Overview

The Global Packaging Hub sits at the heart of Aldi’s ambition to lead the way in smarter, cost-effective and compliant packaging. This team plays a critical role in shaping and delivering Aldi’s packaging strategy across all Aldi South markets, with a particular focus on GB/IE – balancing commercial performance, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.

As a Packaging Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team driving real change. You’ll play a key role in bringing packaging strategies to life – implementing processes and leading projects that optimise product packaging. From reducing costs to ensuring full compliance, your work will directly influence product quality, efficiency, and customer perception across the business.

Your New Role
  • Lead and deliver packaging optimisation projects across multiple stakeholders, including suppliers, packaging manufacturers, and Aldi Buying teams.
  • Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes aligned with business objectives.
  • Analyse and interpret data to generate clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Work autonomously with confidence, taking ownership of projects and driving continuous personal and professional development.
  • Partner with the Global Packaging Hub (Compliance, Systems and Processes team) to ensure packaging initiatives align with regulatory requirements, system capabilities, and overall commercial strategy.
  • Proactively engage with internal departments, including National Buying, identifying opportunities and bringing forward new ideas without direct management guidance.
  • Manage and prioritise multiple competing workstreams, confidently proposing solutions that deliver the best overall outcome for Aldi.
  • Communicate recommendations and decisions clearly, concisely, and with impact, considering the wider business context beyond own function.
  • Ensure packaging optimisation initiatives are integrated effectively within the Aldi Buying process at the appropriate stages.
  • Utilise and apply knowledge of APP, and CTS processes to support project delivery and integration.
About You
  • Experience working in a commercial role within the retail or manufacturing sector.
  • Highly advantageous to have a knowledge of UK/EU Packaging legislation, including: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Packaging Recovery Notes (PRN’s), Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
  • Understanding of end-to-end packaging lifecycle.
  • Technical Packaging Knowledge.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure.
  • Intellectually curious and takes initiative.
  • Strategic thinker – able to consider multiple priorities to create a business case.
  • Stakeholder co-ordination across multiple disciplines and internationally.

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

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