Packaging Development & Sustainability Lead

Matalan; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Packing Development Specialist. This role is pivotal in developing and procuring packaging that emphasizes price, quality, and customer experience. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality assurance in packaging, and contributing to sustainable packaging strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in packaging within retail and exceptional negotiation skills. This position promotes a collaborative team culture and offers comprehensive benefits such as staff discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform

Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging development, ideally in fashion and homeware.
• Understanding of product, logistics & retail operations.
• Strong relational skills and commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and procure packaging focusing on price, quality and customer experience.
• Oversee quality assurance and manage supply chain relationships.
• Contribute to sustainable packaging strategies.

Skills

Exceptional negotiation and communications skills

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Strategic and analytical thinking

Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure

Education

Previous experience within packaging in retail

Job description

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Packing Development Specialist. This role is pivotal in developing and procuring packaging that emphasizes price, quality, and customer experience. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality assurance in packaging, and contributing to sustainable packaging strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in packaging within retail and exceptional negotiation skills. This position promotes a collaborative team culture and offers comprehensive benefits such as staff discounts and career development opportunities.