Global Pack Sustainability Lead (H/F/X)

Job Description:

For Royal Canin , packaging waste doesn’t align 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 of eliminating unnecessary packaging, redesigning our remaining packaging for circularity, and investing to close the loop.

As the Global Packaging Sustainability Lead, you will play a crucial role in supporting sustainable packaging strategies and capabilities within Royal Canin , ensuring that packaging design aligns with sustainability goals while meeting business and regulatory requirements . 

What are we looking for?

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

• Minimum of 5-10 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.

• Proven track record in 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 is advantageous .

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

Planning and execution  

• Ensure progress towards our global packaging sustainability strategies that align with our OGSM, external commitments, industry-leading practice s, and , last but not least , regulat ory requirements .

Provide Technical Leadership:

• Make sure the selected packaging materials are in conformity with the last (recyclab le , compostable…) requirements (internal and external) , substantiated by the right c ertifications to support claim development /regulation.

• Provide support to Regions and M arkets , and ensure Global central view , for Extended Producer Responsibility ( EPR )

• Drive the Global Voluntary R ecycling workstream (partnering wit h Mars and external partners such as Delterra and others) . P rovide support to the Regions/Markets in this strategy. 

• Consolidate the 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 Monitoring and Reporting: 

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

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

Stakeholder Engagement: 

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

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