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About the Role

The Global Sustainability team is seeking a Circular Economy Manager for its headquarters in Berlin. This role is crucial for advancing the company's sustainable packaging strategy and food waste reduction globally, with a primary focus on EU, ANZ, and UK markets. The position requires a blend of strategic oversight, including CSRD reporting and data pipeline development, and operational execution, such as site visits for food waste reduction.

Responsibilities

Integrate sustainability into daily operations to improve waste performance across global markets.
Conduct site visits and waste audits to identify and implement waste reduction, donation, and diversion opportunities.
Support the development and execution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategy, ensuring compliant packaging reporting.
Lead data reporting efforts for packaging and food waste in line with CSRD ESRS E-5.
Drive the development of robust data pipelines and streamline existing tracking processes for ESG metrics.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align circular economy goals with business strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, supply chain management, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in sustainability, operations, or circular economy roles, preferably within CPG, food, or retail industries, with a focus on food waste and packaging.
Highly process-oriented with a hands-on approach, comfortable bridging corporate strategy and facility-level operations.
Strong analytical mindset with experience in large datasets, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), and (non-)financial sustainability reporting (CSRD, EPR).
Deep understanding of sustainable packaging materials, waste valorization processes, recycling infrastructure, and international ESG reporting standards.
Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to influence and mobilize cross-functional, global teams across different time zones and cultures.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Additional language skills (such as German) are a plus.

Skills

Circular Economy
Sustainability
Food Waste Reduction
Sustainable Packaging
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS)
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Tableau
Project Management
Stakeholder Management

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
HelloFresh subsidized Pension Scheme
Berlin relocation support
Discounts on HelloFresh boxes
Discounts on office meals
Annual learning & development budget
German language learning budget
Access to HelloFresh Academy
Mental health support
Transportation perks
Working-parent-friendly benefits
24/7 gym access
Wellbeing platforms (Headspace, Spill)
Sabbatical leave options

About the Company

One of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion.
A diverse global community of 90+ nationalities.