Manager Circularity Regulations & EPR Governance ‏ in Düsseldorf bei Henkel

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of 50,000 pioneers around the globe. The teams in our corporate functions enable the best in our dynamic businesses and in our people to maximize our company’s potential. With our leading brands, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Monitor and assess globally legal waste frameworks including specific Extended Producer Responsibility regulations (related to Packaging, WEEE directive, Batteries) and provide updates on policy development
• Coordinate EPR requirements and packaging compliance reporting requirements including REA (Renewable Energy Association) report set ups, data analytics and data management
• Support in harmonizing the EPR framework globally by transferring best practices for EPR data management and reporting across business units and countries
• Provide guidance on legal compliant data collection & data management including documentation of all respective processes and data sources
• Identify and shape potential training needs with Business Units and key stakeholders
• Compile the methodologies and definitions for circular economy & packaging targets 2030 and ambitions
• Support the development of the circular economy & packaging Strategy 2030 by coordinating the development of appropriate definitions and relevant methodologies
• Work in gremia and engage in advocacy efforts to drive ESG initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
• Work on ad-hoc projects and duties as required by management

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental law, economics, sustainability management or a related field
• 8 years of relevant professional experience with focus on implementing or developing EPR policies
• Understanding of global waste frameworks, Extended Producer Responsibility regulations, environmental policies and policy development
• Proficiency in coordinating EPR requirements and sustainability reporting
• Insights and understanding of Packaging Recovery Organizations requirements about reporting requirements and the methodology of fee calculation
• A strong multi-tasker-capable of planning, organizing details while communicating effectively on all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and influence within a multi-matrix organizational structure, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive initiatives forward.
• Proactive approach to decision-making and problem-solving, coupled with a hands-on mentality
• Business Proficiency in English, German is a plus

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.