Manager – Packaging, EPR & Circularity (Global)

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Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy Houston TX 77077

Hybrid Role: In-office Monday Tuesday Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.

Job Summary:

Sysco is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance and drive packaging and circularity innovation across our global assortment. This role sits at the intersection of regulation sustainability and commercial value creation. The successful candidate will be responsible for reducing EPR exposure and fees leading packaging innovation pilots and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable packaging and circular system solutions across categories.

Key Responsibilities

EPR Compliance & Exposure Management

• Lead EPR compliance reporting and strategy across markets tracking emerging legislation and translating requirements into supplier and merchandising actions.
• Develop internal reporting and analytics on EPR exposure and cost drivers; partner with Legal and Finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting and mitigation planning.
• Identify packaging designs and materials that increase Syscos financial risk under EPR regulations and lead efforts to address them with internal and external partners.

Circular Packaging & Systems Innovation

• Partner with suppliers category teams and external innovators to identify test and scale circular solutionsincluding reuse pilots compostable or recyclable formats and secondary packaging optimization.
• Design and lead packaging pilots working closely with merchandising operations and customers to test circularity solutions and capture performance data.
• Stay abreast of packaging material science and industry trends and act as Syscos subject matter expert on packaging innovation opportunities.

Supplier Engagement & Cost Reduction

• Run supplier-facing packaging innovation initiatives such as the Pack-a-Thon and Supplier Sustainability Summit.
• Build business cases to redesign packaging formats with lower environmental and financial costworking collaboratively with suppliers and merchants.
• Influence packaging specifications and sourcing practices through Syscos category management and Partnership Growth Management processes.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with global and regional Sustainability team members on shared priorities contributing to initiatives beyond packaging (e.g. waste emissions sustainable sourcing).
• Bring best practices and innovation insights into global forums to strengthen Syscos sustainability strategy and product roadmap.
• Represent the packaging and circularity perspective in cross-functional working groups and stakeholder engagement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree or certifications in packaging engineering sustainability supply chain or environmental science preferred.
• 57 years of experience in packaging sustainability EPR compliance supply chain or product development ideally in food CPG or distribution.
• Deep knowledge of EPR regulations circular economy principles and packaging material innovation.
• Demonstrated success in managing pilots or cross-functional initiatives with strong project management and communication skills.
• Highly collaborative with strong influencing skills in matrixed environments.
• Digitally fluentcomfortable using Excel PowerPoint Microsoft Teams and data tools to manage reporting storytelling and dashboards.
• Curious flexible and able to work across a range of sustainability topics as part of a global team.

Why Join Sysco
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of circularity in the foodservice industry. Youll lead key packaging strategies and partner across the business to pilot innovations that reduce cost waste and riskwhile helping our suppliers and customers move toward a more sustainable future.

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BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13000 vehicles Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Were looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color creed religion ancestry national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates.