Job Description

ForRoyal Canin, packaging wastedoesn’talign with our vision for a world where the planet is healthy. We want to contribute to a circular economy where packaging material never becomes waste, but is recycled, reused, or composted

We are transforming our portfolio to tackle the challenge of packaging waste. To achieve this, we have developed a three-pillar strategy that consists ofeliminatingunnecessary packaging, redesigning our remaining packaging for circularity, and investing to close the loop.

As the Global Packaging Sustainability Lead, you willplay a crucial role insupportingsustainable packaging strategiesand capabilitieswithinRoyal Canin, ensuring that packagingdesignaligns withsustainabilitygoals while meeting business and regulatory requirements

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Environmental Science, Materials Science, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of5-10 years of experience in sustainable packaging or related roles.

• Deep understanding of sustainable packaging principles, best practices, and industry trends.

• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, recycling processes, and circular economy principles.

• Proventrack recordin successfully implementing sustainable packaging initiatives.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Deep passion for sustainability and its impact on the planet, people, and pets.

• Experience in social/humanitarian fields isadvantageous

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Planningand execution

• Ensure progress towards ourglobal packaging sustainability strategies that align with our OGSM, external commitments, industry-leading practices, and,last but not least, regulatory requirements

ProvideTechnical Leadership:

• Make sure theselected packaging materials arein conformitywiththelast (recyclable,compostable…) requirements(internal and external), substantiated by the rightcertificationsto support claim developmentregulation.

• Provide support toRegions and Markets,andensure Global central view,forExtended ProducerResponsibility(EPR)

• Drive theGlobalVoluntaryRecycling workstream(partnering with Mars and external partners such asDelterraand others) Provide support to the Regions/Markets in this strategy.

• Consolidatethe lifecycle analysis of packaging solutions to ensure environmental efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as Program Manager for PPWR, supporting the European region across all components—not limited to circularity.

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert in Packaging Sustainability, driving alignment and effective collaboration across R&D, Demand, Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.

Compliance, Performance Monitoringand Reporting:

• Prepare and present reports on packaging sustainability initiatives, performance metrics, and investment updates through the Sustainability Governance processes.

• Supportdata collection processes, both on the data itself as well as data tools and systems,devopmentand improvements, (in collaboration with digital teams

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide training and support to internal teams on sustainable packaging practices andbusinesscommitments.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

• You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group