Senior Manager, Circularity & Packaging Strategy

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a strategic leader for Circularity to advance packaging recovery and waste strategies across complex policy and stakeholder landscapes. You will guide external engagement, industry coalitions, and internal teams to strengthen compliance readiness and drive long‑term sustainability goals.

The role requires 10+ years in circularity or sustainability, strong leadership, and the ability to translate trends into actionable business decisions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in circularity strategy, sustainability, or related field.
• Proven track record leading cross‑functional initiatives and influencing senior leaders.
• Experience developing circularity strategies and integrating compliance risk into decisions.
• Strong communication and external stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, public policy, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for packaging recovery systems and external industry engagement.
• Direct waste strategy and operations team to improve customer experience and compliance.
• Represent Starbucks in coalitions, PROs, policy forums, and partnerships.
• Translate external developments into strategic recommendations for cross‑functional teams.
• Provide thought leadership on packaging recovery, recycling access, and infra.

Skills

Circularity strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy understanding

Communication

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a strategic leader for Circularity to advance packaging recovery and waste strategies across complex policy and stakeholder landscapes. You will guide external engagement, industry coalitions, and internal teams to strengthen compliance readiness and drive long‑term sustainability goals.

The role requires 10+ years in circularity or sustainability, strong leadership, and the ability to translate trends into actionable business decisions.