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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Let's challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today! We are committed to helping to shape a waste-free future. Our vision is that none of our packaging ends up in landfill or as litter. We are helping create a future where cleverly designed packaging, innovative new materials, better recycling infrastructure and reusable or refillable packaging can prevent waste on land and in oceans. This goal is ambitious, but we are determined to achieve it.

Participation from all levels of society is needed. We are committed to playing an active role in the development of well-functioning collection, sorting and recycling schemes across the countries where we operate.

If you're ready to take the next step toward advancing your career, discover how Nestlé is transforming and embracing our entrepreneurial culture & redefining our ways of winning. Are you ready to make your impact?

Position Summary

Responsible for the strategic direction of Nestlé’s systems for recycling (S4R) programs, including deposit return systems, extended producer responsibility, and recycling / circularity sourcing strategies.  In this role, you will lead an expert team of professionals to deliver solutions for business and ESG commitments in packaging sustainability and recycling through key strategic relationships across with cross-functional leads and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead strategic direction for Zone North America’s systems for recycling (S4R) strategy, material recovery, innovative materials, circularity, and deposit return systems, including regular communications around sustainable sourcing and sustainability activities between internal partners and external organizations.
• Leads negotiations and interactions with material recovery facilities (MRF), processors, converters, and external stakeholders, in collaboration with TAG, Nestrade, PS, and Sustainability teams, to deliver on end of life sourcing strategies and commitments.

• Lead interaction with partners and stakeholders and generate innovative models to secure new materials, such as Closed Loop Leadership Fund.
• Manage the Nestle North America Infrastructure Network, working closely with the Zone NA Sustainability Leaders to ensure alignment amongst Nestle packaging commitments, credence attributes, and Zone NA ESG strategies.
• Strategically manages bottle deposit programs, as well as advises on procurement strategies for recycled packaging materials under a closed loop / circular economy model, in support of North American operations.  
• Nestlé 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process (7SSS) Implementation (Self and Team)
  • Confirm recycling and circularity objectives, issues, market analysis, etc. and represent them to Category Teams to shape planning and execution.
  • Advise on strategies to secure innovative materials, such as rPlastic, fiber, bio-based materials, etc. to meet business goals and objectives.
  • Establish and ensure the achievement of the strategic directions, objectives and critical metrics recycling and material recovery.
  • Lead change management activities that support the sourcing strategy and facilitate execution to drive compliance and commitments on sustainability.
• Management of Category Mgt Specialists.
  • Talent and Performance Management System Development (Personal Development Guide, Performance Evaluation, Engagement Check-in and 360 Assessments).
  • Everyday coaching – Ongoing mentoring to staff.
  • Establish meaningful key team objectives in support of Nestlé cascading measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years experience in recycling / sustainability topics.
• Knowledge of recycling infrastructure, rPlastics and innovative packaging sourcing.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated successful leadership, coaching, communication, strategy development and execution, and compliance management are critical to role.
• Proven ability to manage and navigate change with an ability to work across boundaries and boarders, strong decision making.
• Excellent communicator, detail oriented and self-starter.
• Analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner with a proven ability to gather business material and service requirements and translate into strategies and plans.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently to identify and research relevant market industry, and supplier information.
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.

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