About The Role
Do you want to work in a fast paced and dynamic team that is striving to provide sustainable products to our customers?
Do you have a strong passion for sustainable packaging and are capable of managing multiple projects and commitments ?
Do you want to join a business with charismatic business leaders who put our employees 1st with ample learning and development opportunities?
Then join Woolworths Group Asia as a Packaging Specialist - Sustainability and be part of one of the largest retail groups in the world!
What You'll Do
- Work within the Hong Kong-based Packaging & Sustainability team, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to share technical expertise and assist with overall sustainability strategy development
- Act as a key point of contact for packaging sustainability-related queries within the Group, working closely with sourcing and suppliers to provide clear guidance on sustainable packaging claims
- Coordinate day-to-day packaging claims assessments across sourcing, QA, and suppliers, and review physical packaging to ensure all relevant feedback is captured and addressed
- Assist in identifying cost-effective sustainable packaging solutions that are fit-for-purpose, meeting both commercial expectations and the Group’s sustainability targets
- Support suppliers with testing new packaging formats, providing technical advice to improve packaging sustainability through size optimization, lightweighting, and sustainable material integration
- Stay updated on the packaging and waste industry to help identify and track packaging sustainability challenges
- Research and track new market trends, material developments, innovations, and legislative requirements in sustainable packaging
What You'll Bring
- Proven packaging experience in an FMCG, retail, or manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of sustainable packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and structural formats.
- Familiarity with packaging sustainability challenges within the Australia and New Zealand markets, coupled with a genuine passion for sustainability.
- A self-starter with commercial acumen and the ability to assist in developing innovative packaging solutions within a commercial organization.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to support key packaging initiatives and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders while managing day-to-day expectations.
What you’ll experience
- Be a part of Australia’s largest retailer
- Constant mentoring and training provided
- Generous performance based bonus
- 20 days annual leave
- A flexible approach to work
- Premium insurance coverage for you and your dependents
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realizing our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognize the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
