About Anthesis:
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking a sustainable packaging consultant to join our Packaging Service Line within the Circularity & Value Chain Transformation practice. The Packaging Service Line team at Anthesis is highly experienced in supporting clients in setting sustainable EPR packaging strategies that are rooted in data, achievable, future proof and with the ambition to reduce the impact that packaging has on our environment. Consultants will work on packaging-related projects, providing the foundational support to help advance our clients’ sustainability and EPR strategies. Your projects and clients may span a diverse set of industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to boutique brands and start-ups. You will be joining an engaged, collaborative community that approaches its work with energy and optimism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Concurrently manage multiple projects, often spanning various clients, industries and topics
- Manage project plans and client relationships
- Manage and deliver tasks and projects on time and within budget
- Undertake project-related research, collect and analyze data, and engage with a range of stakeholders
- Draft reports and presentations that convey key messages and inform strategic decision making
- Perform data analysis to identify gaps and inaccuracies, and developing well-reasoned approaches and assumptions to fill gaps
- Conduct landscape reviews, including researching competitors’ sustainability goals and strategies, sustainable packaging regulations, etc.
- Perform quantitative modelling to help determine a client’s packaging baseline and prep for EPR reporting
- Build expertise through mentoring and training
- Contribute to business development activities with new and existing clients
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4+ years’ professional experience (packaging engineering or equivalent is required)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and oral command of the English language
- Understanding of packaging material technical attributes and applications
- Understanding of US and Global EPR regulations is preferred
- Understanding of Life Cycle Assessments for various packaging materials, formats, and usage scenarios
- Advanced analytical skills, including competency in Microsoft Excel.
- Additional experience with Alteryx, Tableau, NetSuite and PowerBI preferred but not required.
- Project management skills: ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and to client expectations
- Effective time management, with the ability to stick to deadlines and prioritize tasks
- High level of organization and attention to detail
- Demonstrable client management and business development skills
- Ability to work independently with virtual teams across different time zones.
- Team player with the ability to work well with others on a global basis and supportive of Anthesis’ values and JEDIA initiatives
Professional development benefits:
- Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
- Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact they are supporting.
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
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Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
- Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
- In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
- Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
- Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
- Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
- Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
- Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.
Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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