Sustainability & Packaging Project Lead
Permanent
Up to £47,000 + Bonus + Pension + BUPA +ShareSave+ 6.6 weeks holiday+ Hybrid Working (3 days per week in the office)
Southampton, Store Support Office
We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support office (SSO) we equip our stores, our people, and our whole business with everything it takes to help our millions of customers create a home they’ll love. Join us as a
Sustainability & Packaging Project Lead
and you’ll be a big part of this. To assist in the introduction and to co-ordinate the operation of new sourcing models, ensuring our sustainability & packaging requirements are accommodated in the onboarding process for new products, including: ensuring new product packaging is fit for purpose and meets our sustainable packaging policy and guidelines; supporting suppliers, commercial category teams and the sustainability team to project manage bringing new products to market in accordance with our policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Project Management Support : Ensure packaging and sustainability requirements are integrated into the onboarding process for new products.
Liaison with Teams and Suppliers : Work with B&Q's Commercial Category Teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with packaging, wood & paper, and ethical sourcing policies during product onboarding.
Collaboration with Packaging Specialists : Ensure packaging specifications support the planned route to market. Conduct appropriate testing. Ensure packaging artwork meets all requirements. Collect and verify packaging data (composition, weights, dimensions).
Identify and Inform : Notify Sustainability Team specialists about products/suppliers needing detailed attention.
Team Contribution : Support the wider team in achieving objectives effectively and on time.
Relationship Building : Foster relationships within the team and organization to enhance efficiency and strategic planning, including risk management.
Sustainability Passion : Interest and understanding of key sustainability issues in the retail industry.
Commercial Awareness : Understanding of factors influencing business success, including sales, costs, and profit.
Customer Focus : Ability to understand and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
Team Player : Capability to build effective relationships with colleagues and peers outside own team.
Problem Solving and Decision Making : Open-minded approach to ideas, making decisions based on available information and evidence, and resolving issues promptly.
Project Delivery Experience : Experience in delivering projects and implementing new ways of working.
Packaging Experience : Prior experience in packaging is desirable but not essential.
Computer Literacy : Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn new IT systems and data platforms.
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Sustainability & Packaging Project Lead
and you’ll be a big part of this. To assist in the introduction and to co-ordinate the operation of new sourcing models, ensuring our sustainability & packaging requirements are accommodated in the onboarding process for new products, including: ensuring new product packaging is fit for purpose and meets our sustainable packaging policy and guidelines; supporting suppliers, commercial category teams and the sustainability team to project manage bringing new products to market in accordance with our policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Project Management Support : Ensure packaging and sustainability requirements are integrated into the onboarding process for new products.
Liaison with Teams and Suppliers : Work with B&Q's Commercial Category Teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with packaging, wood & paper, and ethical sourcing policies during product onboarding.
Collaboration with Packaging Specialists : Ensure packaging specifications support the planned route to market. Conduct appropriate testing. Ensure packaging artwork meets all requirements. Collect and verify packaging data (composition, weights, dimensions).
Identify and Inform : Notify Sustainability Team specialists about products/suppliers needing detailed attention.
Team Contribution : Support the wider team in achieving objectives effectively and on time.
Relationship Building : Foster relationships within the team and organization to enhance efficiency and strategic planning, including risk management.
Sustainability Passion : Interest and understanding of key sustainability issues in the retail industry.
Commercial Awareness : Understanding of factors influencing business success, including sales, costs, and profit.
Customer Focus : Ability to understand and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
Team Player : Capability to build effective relationships with colleagues and peers outside own team.
Problem Solving and Decision Making : Open-minded approach to ideas, making decisions based on available information and evidence, and resolving issues promptly.
Project Delivery Experience : Experience in delivering projects and implementing new ways of working.
Packaging Experience : Prior experience in packaging is desirable but not essential.
Computer Literacy : Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn new IT systems and data platforms.
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