Global Returnable Packaging Specialist

Seniority Level: Associate**Dream big. Craft your legacy. Own your future.**At AB InBev, we believe that nothing should stand between exceptionally talented people and a meaningful, fast-paced career. We're not here to do things as they’ve always been done — we’re here to innovate for a future with more cheers. That’s why we hire people with ambition, courage, and grit — and we give them room to grow. Join us as **Global Returnable Packaging Specialist** and play a central role in protecting the innovation that drives our future.# **Global Returnable Packaging Specialist****Purpose:**As a Global Returnable Packaging Specialist, the purpose of this role is to manage performance and drive continuous improvement of one of the world’s largest returnable packaging ecosystems, including returnable bottles and crates, kegs, and pallets, contributing significantly to reducing our carbon footprint.The role sits within the Global Planning Team and is directly linked to delivering on our Sustainability goals, enabling strategic CAPEX investments, and improving logistics efficiency across the business.It focuses on the short- and medium-term execution of circular packaging plans across all Zones, ensuring optimal deployment of CAPEX through KPI optimization. The role is rooted in circular packaging management and continuous improvement programs, including the Excellence Program, financial management, planning processes, and innovation projects.Operating in a global context, the role requires a strong understanding of the specificities of different markets and countries, as well as the ability to build collaborative networks across key functions such as Logistics, Procurement, Verticalized Operations, R&D, and Sustainability across all Zones.A solid understanding of planning processes—including SNP (Supply Network Planning), inventory management, demand planning, and MRP (Material Requirements Planning)—as well as the CAPEX business cycle, is essential, as these are core elements of the function.Ultimately, the purpose of this role is to drive meaningful impact on sustainability objectives while delivering financial efficiencies.**The role:*** Lead the monthly LE (Latest Estimate) process for circular packaging, collaborating with countries to define and implement corrective action plans that drive performance and ensure delivery against budget targets.* Ensure the effective execution of cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives.* Deliver consolidated analyses of KPI performance, clearly quantifying both financial and sustainability impacts.* Develop the RET CAPEX budget by aligning KPI assumptions, volume forecasts, and pricing assumptions throughout the business cycle.* Support the implementation of the LCP (Logistics Cost Performance) management system across business units.**Who we’re looking for:*** You hold a university degree and/or an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience.* You have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in supply chain planning, DC/brewery operations, distribution network design, or analytics.* You are motivated to drive both financial and sustainability impact, with a strong understanding of how the circular economy contributes to these objectives.* You are comfortable working with large volumes of data, including data manipulation and analytics.* You demonstrate strong ownership: you take results personally, act with accountability and transparency, and maintain a strong bias for action.* You are able to solve business problems creatively, pragmatically, and with speed, effectively assimilating issues and translating ideas into clear requirements while generating coordinated solutions based on your experience and insights.* You communicate effectively and engage stakeholders by simplifying complexity, delivering impactful messages, and influencing outcomes.* You excel at building cross-functional relationships and establishing credibility with business leaders, teams, external stakeholders, and peers.**What We Offer**Alongside a **competitive base salary**, we put our people first with strong, meaningful benefits:* Competitive bonus* Flexible Rewards system (smartphone, bike lease, home internet, extra pension plan, and more)* Quarterly vouchers to enjoy our beers* Additional compensation and seniority days on top of legal holidays (40 days total)* Meal vouchers, allowances, and gifts per company policy* Unique parental leave offering* Comprehensive life insurance, disability and medical coverage* Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, Mentoring)* Multiple physical and mental wellbeing initiatives**Build your career with us**We hire for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.**A unique culture**: We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves, driven by a legacy built over generations. Collaboration and candor define how we work, creating an open, energetic environment.**Brands people love**: We are part of the global story of beer. With more than 500 iconic brands, from international classics to local favorites, we are stewards of products enjoyed around the world.**Growth opportunities**: Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower individuals to learn, broaden their perspectives, and accelerate their careers. In a place where excellence is recognized, you can deepen your impact and build your own legacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr