Overview:
Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!
Responsibilities:
Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

JOB SUMMARY:

At Panasonic, we strive to improve and enhance society — it’s a cornerstone of our commitment to building a more sustainable future. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to lead our U.S. packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance efforts while driving initiatives that support packaging sustainability, source reduction, and waste minimization. This role bridges the gap between meeting legal obligations and promoting elements of a circular economy, ensuring that our packaging practices are both compliant and environmentally conscious.
With an expansive portfolio of product offerings, the Manger, Packaging EPR Compliance and Sustainability will need to synthesize large volumes of data thus requiring strong analytical and data management skills.

EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in either Environmental, Engineering, Policy Studies or Data Management, Data Systems, Data Science or Data Analytics.
• 10 years relevant experience with a minimum 5 years in compliance reporting or the ability to demonstrate successful project outcomes
• Expert in data systems such as Excel including formulas and macros, Power BI, SAP and similar reporting tools
• Experience in executing EPR compliance strategies, preferred, however, if not, knowledge of data analytics and ability to apply to EPR compliance

SPECIFIC DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Analyze regulations to determine relevant elements for the business.
• Examine reportable packaging materials with a good understanding of Panasonic’s broad range of products portfolio as well as end users (BtoC, BtoB or BtoGovernment or civil society).
• Participate in multiple trade associations to track legislative and regulatory developments and guide environmental policy in the best interest of Panasonic.
• Maintain and manage determination points, logic and justification of regulatory language associated with government implementation of packaging laws.
• Report on trends and inform stakeholders of impact and obligations.
• Consolidation of product specific sales data and packaging details in formats required by packaging PROs (material types, weights, recyclability).
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory bodies.