A fantastic and high impact opportunity for a CR Analyst - Plastics & Packaging has become available within the Corporate Responsibility team of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury, NSW. This is a full time permanent position.

As a CR Analyst in the Plastics & Packaging space, you will be a key player in supporting our commitment to reduce plastic packaging and improve packaging sustainability across our own-branded products. The successful candidate will be passionate about environmental sustainability and will have a keen eye for data and actionable insights. The successful candidate will drive change as an expert on packaging sustainability and project management, helping guide the business towards the achievement of our ambitious 2025 plastics and packaging commitments.

What's in it for you?  

Market leading remuneration $124,900 - $142,500 (including super)

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid working model - up to 10 days a month working from home

Be part of a passionate and impactful team

Problem solving real business challenges in a global FMCG environment

Selection criteria:

Demonstrated project management experience

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience

Demonstrated experience in packaging, sustainability and/or environmental reporting

Ability to communicate technical information to both internal and external stakeholders

Ability to apply sustainability principles and concepts in a business environment

Strong reporting and analytical skills

High level of attention to detail and ability to work to a deadline

Demonstrated passion for sustainability

Tertiary qualifications in packaging-related topics, sustainability or environmental management highly regarded

Experience with APCO reporting requirements and/or PREP tool desirable

Role Responsibilities:

Coordinate the business strategy on plastics and packaging in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to drive change

Provide thought leadership on business opportunities and risks related to packaging

Conduct data analysis and prepare and present subsequent reports internally and externally

Develop tools for buying teams and suppliers that embed sustainability in business decisions and facilitate packaging improvements

Manage packaging improvement and recycling projects in close partnership with buying teams, suppliers and packaging providers

Provide advice and recommendations in relation to plastic, packaging and recycling initiatives to internal and external stakeholders

Design and deliver training to internal and external stakeholders on plastics and packaging

Monitor, develop and implement legislative and organizational policies, guidelines and processes to ensure compliance

Engage with Corporate Responsibility International (CRI) and other ALDI countries on plastics & packaging topics

This role reports to the Executive Manager - Corporate Responsibility.