Ethical, Packaging and Waste Manager

Job title:

Ethical, Packaging and Waste Manager

Company

Matalan

Job description

About MatalanFrom humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.About the roleWe are looking for an Ethical, Packaging & Waste Manager to ensure that our Supply Chain, suppliers and factories are consistently meeting Matalan’s ethical policies and standards and manage the development and procurement of product packaging across the business.Ethical & Packaging

• Accountable for overseeing and ensuring uniformity in packaging across the business, covering design, functionality, sourcing, production, delivery and in-store display.
• Ensure all packaging is fit for purpose, using the most cost effective methods to satisfy waste reduction targets.
• Provide guidance and education on packing issues and compliance requirements.
• Review and maintain the Matalan suppliers policies and code of conduct to ensure that Matalan complies with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and relevant legislation.
• Work proactively to examine any potential risk to Human Rights in the supply chain, establishing a sustained culture to mitigate any identified risks to Human Rights.
• Establish accurate and timely data, reports and KPI’s to the Matalan business that will measure compliance performance, assist supplier and factory selection to the sourcing and product teams.
• Review and where necessary amend the current factory auditing process, to ensure through due diligence, that the tiers within the factory supply base are consistently meeting the Matalan Ethical Standards
• Develop and uphold a process for addressing non-compliance with Matalan’s Ethical standards, which ensures suppliers understand consequences and implications if not adhered too.
• Develop a robust relationship and act as key point of contact to external stakeholders, ethical organisations (e.g., ETI, International Accord etc.) NGO’s, Campaigners and Trade Unions
• Ensure a robust co-ordinated and immediate response on behalf of Matalan when complaints and incidents occur.
• Contribute to the annual CR/ESG Matalan reports.

Sourcing & Supply Management

• Building and managing relationships with global packaging suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate packaging supplier capabilities, considering factors such as quality, pricing, reliability and delivery terms.
• Negotiation supplier contractual agreements and pricing.
• Oversee new development, pricing and quality with nominated print partners and hanger suppliers.
• Monitor rebate values from nominated printers, analysing potential growth and/or shortfall.
• Assist QC Hubs with quality issues relating to packaging, investigating for counterfeit or non compliant packaging.

Sustainability & ESG

• Regularly complete store and competitor visits to identify opportunities for new innovation in packaging.
• Lead and create the sustainability strategy for Plastic reduction.

Packaging Waste & Legislation

• Lead the collection and submission of Packaging waste, Plastic Tax and EPR data requirements.
• Actively engage with external partners to keep up to date with legislative requirements or changes.

People Leadership

• Lead, engage and retain colleagues to create a high performing team performance culture
• Act as a role model for personal growth whilst supporting and encouraging career development and progression

About You

• Previous experience as a Senior Leader in the Ethical and/or Packaging field
• Exceptional negotiation and communications skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally with a focus on collaborating, tackling issues and managing risk
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stakeholders and deadlines in a time pressured environment whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to provide information and analysis in a clear, concise and impactful way
• Experience in & understanding of Legislation relating to Packaging waste

BenefitsIn addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

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Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:15:02 GMT

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