Global Packaging Manager

Bosch Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm in Stowmarket seeks a Packaging Strategy Owner to develop and manage packaging processes, ensuring legal compliance and enhancing brand visibility. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and bring over 5 years of experience, preferably with German language skills. Competitive benefits include pension plans and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Death in service benefit

Holidays

Occupational health

Employee discounts

Development opportunities

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• German language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the Packaging Strategy.
• Ensure compliance with legal and retail packaging requirements.
• Provide guidance on packaging concepts and processes.
• Develop external relations for brand reach.

Skills

Project management expertise

External relations and branding

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Data-driven thinking

Experience with UX

Agile working methods

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Brand Management, or Business Administration

Job description

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• Take ownership of the Packaging Strategy, Packaging Style Guide, and Packaging Process.
• Responsible for ensuring that Packaging is Legal and Retail compliant and steer the Regional activities.
• Support with Packaging Expertise and Guidance to implement functional and sustainable packaging, considering user needs.
• Develop external relations for the regional brand and company based on PT brand strategies and BU Marketing concepts, ensuring KPI optimization.

Job Responsibilities

• Define the Packaging Strategy in collaboration with product management, global portfolio, and other BUs.
• Manage the Packaging Style Guide, ensuring branding consistency and managing changes within timeline and budget.
• Set up the Packaging Process, ensuring process alignment and stakeholder management.
• Monitor legal and retail packaging requirements across Regions (material bans, sustainability scoring, waste declarations, Amazon guidelines, etc.). Steer implementation for compliance, supporting Product Teams in integrating requirements into product development.
• Provide guidance on packaging concepts, engineering, materials, print, In-box POS, etc.
• Own regional PR and contribute to PT PR.
• Manage external relations to enhance brand reach via online/offline events targeting partners, stakeholders, and sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Brand Management, or Business Administration.
• Experience of 5+ years.
• German language skills are desirable.

Skills Required

• Deep knowledge of project management and processes.
• Self-responsible and proven in managing global change projects.
• Expertise in external relations and branding.
• Team player with result-oriented mindset.
• Data-driven, systematic thinking, translating insights into actions.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong communication skills for broader topics and user journey management.
• Analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with UX and Agile working methods.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits include pension, death in service benefit, holidays, occupational health, employee discounts, development opportunities, and on-site parking.