Bunzl is seeking an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance Manager to join our dynamic team! In this pivotal role, you’ll help ensure our business stays ahead of evolving regulations across states, working closely with cross-functional teams to inform, enable, and drive compliance activities.

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on EPR compliance, informing data collection and reporting strategies. Interpret statutes, regulations, and guidance documents; understand the rulemaking process and identify opportunities for engagement. Monitor emerging EPR regulations and guidance. Collaborate with the legal team to analyze new rules and assess their impact on the value chain.
• Data Management: Collect, track, and report data on products placed on the market to ensure accurate financial contributions to waste management authorities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Proven ability to distill complex statutory and regulatory requirements into actionable, decision-useful guidance. Regularly brief executives and internal stakeholders on EPR-related requirements, risks, opportunities, and strategic decisions. Deliver training and conduct briefings to enhance cross-functional understanding of compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with data analysts and project managers to inform compliance-related reporting and ensure robust data collection. Support category managers in gathering necessary supply chain information. Support Sustainability team for customer engagement efforts.
•  Strategic Planning & Risk Assessment: Monitor emerging EPR trends and assess potential business impacts to minimize risk, maximize compliance readiness, and identify opportunities for innovation.

Core Competencies:

• Complexity Management & Prioritization – Organize multiple moving parts (regulatory requirements, stakeholder needs, and operational constraints) into clear, actionable priorities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Clear and Concise Communication – Translate complex topics into understandable language and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Big Data Management & Insight Generation – Ability to structure, validate, and analyze datasets to deliver compliance–ready outputs.
• Adaptability – Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, preferably in EPR, product stewardship, or a related sustainability/compliance field.
• Proficient in interpreting laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Strong analytical and data management skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, Public Policy, Sustainability or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer goods industry.
• Knowledge of packaging sustainability and circular economy principles.
• Experience with ESG reporting platforms and data management systems.

Why Join Bunzl?

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on sustainability and compliance initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) with company match.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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