Senior Manager Circular Economy

About the role

The Global Sustainability team is looking for a Senior Manager Circular Economy located at HelloFresh headquarters in Berlin. You will report to the Team Lead, Sustainability, and be a core part of the Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chain team, playing a critical role in advancing sustainable packaging strategy and food waste reduction globally.

What you'll do

• Integrate sustainability into daily operations to improve waste performance across global markets, conducting 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 accurate, timely, and compliant packaging reporting across relevant regions.
• Lead data reporting efforts for packaging and food waste in line with EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) ESRS E-5: Resource Use and Circular Economy, ensuring audit-ready data collection and validation.
• Drive the development of robust data pipelines and streamline existing tracking processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of ESG metrics.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Communications, Business Intelligence, Procurement, and Operations to develop globally scalable oversight and align circular economy goals with broader business strategies.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, supply chain management, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in sustainability, operations, or circular economy roles, preferably within CPG, food, or retail industries, with a distinct focus on food waste and packaging ecosystems.
• 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 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 ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional, global teams.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; German language skills are a plus.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation package with HelloFresh-subsidized pension scheme and Berlin relocation support.
• Hybrid working model with exclusive HelloFresh box discounts and office meals.
• Annual learning and development budget, German language learning budget, and HelloFresh Academy access.
• Mental health support, transportation perks, 24/7 gym access, and sabbatical leave options.