Manager – Packaging, EPR & Circularity (Global)

Our Global Support Center / Corporate Office is located in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address : 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

Hybrid Role : In-office Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Work from home on Thursday and Friday.

Job Summary :

Sysco is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance and drive packaging and circularity innovation across our global assortment. This role sits at the intersection of regulation, sustainability, and commercial value creation. The successful candidate will be responsible for reducing EPR exposure and fees, leading packaging innovation pilots, and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive sustainable packaging and circular system solutions across categories.

Key Responsibilities

EPR Compliance & Exposure Management

• Lead EPR compliance reporting and strategy across markets, tracking emerging legislation and translating requirements into supplier and merchandising actions.
• Develop internal reporting and analytics on EPR exposure and cost drivers; partner with Legal and Finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting and mitigation planning.
• Identify packaging designs and materials that increase Sysco’s financial risk under EPR regulations and lead efforts to address them with internal and external partners.

Circular Packaging & Systems Innovation

Supplier Engagement & Cost Reduction

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

Skills & Qualifications

Why Join Sysco?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of circularity in the foodservice industry. You’ll lead key packaging strategies and partner across the business to pilot innovations that reduce cost, waste, and risk—while helping our suppliers and customers move toward a more sustainable future.

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