Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

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Take ownership of Westwing's Extended Producer Responsibility operations across multiple European markets, ensuring compliance with packaging and product obligations while streamlining data management

JOIN OUR TEAM

As a Sustainability Manager, you will take end-to-end responsibility for Westwing’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) operations. You will coordinate reporting, supplier documentation, and data flows across all EU and non-EU markets, working closely with our internal and external partners and stakeholders to ensure full compliance and audit readiness for packaging, plastic, and product-related obligations. This position is permanent and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Execute and manage EPR reporting and registrations across 30+ schemes and 100+ reporting streams, including direct submissions in PRO portals, with internal and external partners
  • Oversee and guide supplier and verification documentation, ensuring data accuracy across all product and packaging categories
  • Own and improve EPR data flows across internal and external software tools in close alignment with Tech teams
  • Prepare audit-ready documentation, coordinate reconciliations, manage evidence requests from authorities and PROs, and oversee EPR budget from strategic planning to cost controlling
  • Monitor regulatory changes (PPWR) and translate new obligations into concrete data and reporting processes

YOU COME WITH

  • 3+ years of proven experience in hands-on EPR operations or packaging compliance within a multi-country setup
  • Solid understanding of EU packaging rules, recyclability thresholds, and national reporting procedures
  • Strong data management and Excel/Business Intelligence skills, combined with a process-driven mindset
  • Experience liaising with suppliers, PROs, and authorities under tight deadlines
  • Project management experience combined with continuous risk management and decision-making, as well as strong communication skills across all levels and fluency in English (German considered an advantage)

WHY WESTWING

Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose, we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:
  • An inspiring, international, informal, and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
  • A unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our monthly Company All-Hands, feedback channels, and regular Q&A sessions 
  • Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week
  • Up to 4 weeks temporary work-from-anywhere per year 
  • 30 days of paid holiday per year
  • A beautiful, centrally located and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with different lunch options, open spaces and sunny terrace
  • 40% off Westwing Collection and 20% off all third-party brands in our shop (each on non-reduced items), a 10% Family & Friends voucher, and Westwing vouchers for special occasions
  • Regular and legendary company and team events like Movie Nights, Oktoberfest, Summer Parties, and more
  • Health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
  • Discounted green mobility options with public transport or JobRad
  • Company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our Munich office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
  • Subsidised company pension scheme  
  • “Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society

ABOUT US

Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 497 million in 2024. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department

Sustainability

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Daycare services: Company daycare “Westwing Wichtel” next to our Munich office and cooperation with Elly & Stoffl, a multilingual daycare with several locations in Munich
  • Flexible Work Hours: Hybrid working mode with 3 office days per week
  • Health Insurance: Health and wellbeing offerings including sports membership, mental health support and coaching, vaccinations, skin checkups and more
  • Social Impact Day: “Social Impact Day” p.a. to use for doing good for environment and/or society
  • Paid Time Off: 30 days of paid holiday per year
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