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Sysco · 10 hours ago

Manager, Packaging, EPR & Circulatory

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, and they are seeking a Packaging Manager to lead its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance and drive packaging and circularity innovation. The successful candidate will be responsible for reducing EPR exposure and fees, leading packaging innovation pilots, and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable packaging solutions.

Electrical DistributionFood and BeverageFood DeliveryHealth CareHospitalityLogisticsMarketingMeat and PoultryRestaurantsSales

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead EPR compliance reporting and strategy across markets, tracking emerging legislation and translating requirements into supplier and merchandising actions

Develop internal reporting and analytics on EPR exposure and cost drivers; partner with Legal and Finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting and mitigation planning

Identify packaging designs and materials that increase Sysco’s financial risk under EPR regulations and lead efforts to address them with internal and external partners

Partner with suppliers, category teams, and external innovators to identify, test, and scale circular solutions—including reuse pilots, compostable or recyclable formats, and secondary packaging optimization

Design and lead packaging pilots, working closely with merchandising, operations, and customers to test circularity solutions and capture performance data

Stay abreast of packaging material science and industry trends and act as Sysco’s subject matter expert on packaging innovation opportunities

Run supplier-facing packaging innovation initiatives such as the Pack-a-Thon and Supplier Sustainability Summit

Build business cases to redesign packaging formats with lower environmental and financial cost—working collaboratively with suppliers and merchants

Influence packaging specifications and sourcing practices through Sysco’s category management and Partnership Growth Management processes

Collaborate with global and regional Sustainability team members on shared priorities, contributing to initiatives beyond packaging (e.g., waste, emissions, sustainable sourcing)

Bring best practices and innovation insights into global forums to strengthen Sysco’s sustainability strategy and product roadmap

Represent the packaging and circularity perspective in cross-functional working groups and stakeholder engagement

Qualification

EPR compliancePackaging sustainabilityProject managementPackaging engineeringSupply chainPackaging material innovationInfluencing skillsDigital fluencyCuriosityCommunication skillsCollaboration