Global Packaging Optimization Lead

TVH Group; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TVH Group in Belgium seeks a Global Packaging Optimization Lead to steer the Packaging Center of Excellence, shaping strategy across an international network of suppliers, warehouses and transport. You will balance customer experience, brand identity, sustainability and governance.

The role demands data-driven optimization, strong stakeholder management and the ability to translate complex packaging specs into compelling business cases, while collaborating across a matrix organization and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent through extensive professional experience.
• Proven experience in a global or matrixed packaging, logistics or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of supplier integration and industrial packaging automation.
• Fluent knowledge of English, Dutch is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities and data-driven decision making.
• A track record in cross-functional stakeholder management and change management.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Packaging CoE and set global packaging standards.
• Act as central decision-maker for packaging standards, quality benchmarks and guidelines.
• Oversee implementation of packaging standards across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce material usage and environmental impact.
• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership and lead procurement partnerships.
• Translate brand principles into concrete packaging requirements.
• Safeguard identical packaging across brands worldwide.
• Monitor international packaging regulations and translate into policy.
• Define and monitor KPIs for packaging costs and material usage.
• Prepare business cases showing financial impact of packaging decisions.

Skills

Fluent English

Dutch language (plus)

Cross-functional stakeholder mgmt

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Willingness to travel internationally

Cost modeling & TCO

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you a visionary packaging expert ready to orchestrate a global transformation? We are a highly complex, industry-leading organization developing and purchasing industrial spare parts from a vast, diverse supplier base and delivering them to customers worldwide. Packaging is at the heart of our operational efficiency, brand identity and environmental footprint. As Global Packaging Optimization Lead, you will lead our Packaging Center of Excellence, driving the packaging strategy by connecting with our international network, suppliers, warehouses, transport and customer requirements. You balance customer and brand experience, sustainability, data-driven optimization, legislation and governance. Navigating a matrix organization, you build strong relationships with local packaging teams and groups of SMEs to align and define packaging standards for TVH. ## Roles and responsibilities Global Strategic Governance* Develop and lead the Global Packaging CoE.* Act as the central decision-maker for global packaging standards, quality benchmarks and material guidelines.* Lead the communication and oversee the implementation of all defined packaging standards and guidelines throughout the entire global organization.* Drive continuous improvement to reduce material consumption and environmental impact, while ensuring optimal product protection.* Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization & procurement partnership. Brand Identity* Translate strategic brand principles into concrete packaging requirements for different brands.* Safeguard the unified product look, ensuring identical sellable items worldwide have exactly the same packaging, regardless of where the product is sourced, packaged or stored. Regulatory Compliance* Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on rapidly evolving international regulations regarding packaging and packaging waste.* Monitor and translate international regulations regarding packaging, waste management nand sustainability into internal policy.* Advise the global organization on the implementation of the sustainability roadmap, including the selection of eco-friendly materials and recyclability benchmarks.Performance* Define and monitor global KPIs for packaging costs and material usage to empower data-driven decisions.* Prepare business cases to correctly account for the impact of decisions on global and regional costs.* Translate marketing strategies regarding (modified) branded product packaging into an overall total cost picture and prepare business cases to correctly account for the impact of decisions on global and regional costs. ## How to succeed / Your profile * You hold a Master's degree or equivalent through extensive professional experience.* Proven experience in a global or matrixed packaging, logistics or supply chain environment. Knowledge of supplier integration and industrial packaging automation is a strong asset.* Fluent knowledge of English, Dutch is a plus.* Strong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable, strategic decisions.* Deep understanding of cost modeling and TCO. You must be able to translate technical packaging specifications into compelling financial business cases.* A track record in cross-functional stakeholder management and change management.* Willingness to travel internationally as required. ## What's in it for you You will become part of a people-oriented company where your well-being really matters. Flexible working hours, work from home possibilities, 20 days holiday and 12 WTR days within a 40-hour week. At our headquarters you will also discover our TVH Park, a green area where you can move around and have the possibility to relax, meet or have lunch. Furthermore, we also offer: * An attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits such as company car, group and hospitalization insurance, luncheon vouchers, corporate restaurant, ...* An exciting position in an international company with a family atmosphere where people are at the center.* You are part of a dynamic entrepreneurial team that is fast-growing and at the center of the transformation.* You arrive in an innovative, progressive and technological environment.* Numerous opportunities for personal development, among other things through permanent guidance and professional (internal/external) training courses.* Fun afterworks and other optional events (e.g. TVH Kaffee).