Packaging Development Specialist (f/m/d)

How You'll Make Your Mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

Supporting the implementation of ALDI SOUTH Group’s International Packaging targets (recyclability, recycled content, virgin plastic reduction)
You'll generate and manage harmonization & optimization projects for product packaging under consideration of sustainability commitments and cost saving targets
You'll research innovative solutions, market trends and sustainability regulations to support sustainability commitments and cost saving targets
Supporting the development of processes in close alignment with involved international and national departments (Buying, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Responsibility, Quality Assurance)
You'll direct engagement with packaging suppliers and direct suppliers along the packaging value chain to provide technical insight and optimize project management
Collecting, analysing and improving packaging data and specifications

The requirements of the role include:

As Packaging Development Specialist, you've completed studies with focus on engineering, preferably packaging engineering or material sciences
You have a relevant working experience and enthusiasm to work on packaging development focusing on plastics
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, with ability to make own decisions and work plan
Confidency to effectively communicate packaging opportunities to internal and external partners
You are able to work in a flexible style with managing a portfolio of projects in parallel
You are proficient in MS Office applications
You are fluent in the English language

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across border

Gross annual salary starting from € 52.700,-*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

5020 Salzburg, Karolingerstraße 3

as soon as possible

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