Sustainable Sourcing Manager-Supply Chain Packaging
Location
Kissimmee, FL | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
At The Walt Disney Company, our commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility drives our mission to integrate sustainable practices into every aspect of our supply chain. As a Sustainable Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain Packaging, you will play a critical role in driving our company's commitment to sustainability by identifying, evaluating, and engineering sustainable secondary and tertiary packaging solutions. You will work closely with our cross-functional product development teams to integrate sustainability considerations into our sourcing strategies and decision-making processes. You will evaluate existing packaging guidelines and define future improvements and standards.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement supply chain packaging strategies that align with our company's sustainability goals and objectives.
- Identify and evaluate sustainable materials and suppliers that meet business objectives.
- Collaborate with primary packaging engineers to optimize between primary and secondary/tertiary packaging.
- Create and approve technical drawings/die lines/Costing Mechanical Artwork (CMA), pallet and container load diagrams.
- Strategically reduce supply chain packing to reduce GHG impacts.
- Maintain working knowledge and perform ISTA testing.
- Operate packaging lab equipment to support development and testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into our development and sourcing processes.
- Assist in tracking and reporting on our progress towards our sustainability goals.
- Analyze trends and opportunities for solution longevity.
- Conduct market research and stay up to date on sustainable sourcing developments to continuously improve cost efficiency.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience (5+ years) in Packaging Engineering, Structural Design, Supply Chain, Distribution Packaging and/or Production
- High proficiency in industry-standard packaging engineering software and hardware, including Artios CAD, CAPE Pack, and Kongsberg.
- Familiarity with industry certifications, standards, and regulations related to sustainable sourcing and environmental sustainability.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers based on transparency and mutual sustainability goals.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset focused on achieving sustainability objectives.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Passion for sustainability and a deep commitment to reducing environmental impact through responsible sourcing practices.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or a related field.
Additional Information
The position is on-site in Kissimmee, Florida. The expectation is to be in-office 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
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