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We are a highly complex, industry-leading organization developing and purchasing industrial spare parts from a vast, diverse supplier base and delivering them to customers worldwide. Packaging is at the heart of our operational efficiency, brand identity and environmental footprint.\nAs Global Packaging Optimization Lead, you will lead our Packaging Center of Excellence, driving the packaging strategy by connecting with our international network, suppliers, warehouses, transport and customer requirements. You balance customer and brand experience, sustainability, data-driven optimization, legislation and governance. Navigating a matrix organization, you build strong relationships with local packaging teams and groups of SMEs to align and define packaging standards for TVH.\nRoles and responsibilities\nGlobal Strategic Governance\nDevelop and lead the Global Packaging CoE.\nAct as the central decision-maker for global packaging standards, quality benchmarks and material guidelines.\nLead the communication and oversee the implementation of all defined packaging standards and guidelines throughout the entire global organization.\nDrive continuous improvement to reduce material consumption and environmental impact, while ensuring optimal product protection. \nTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization & procurement partnership.\nBrand Identity\nTranslate strategic brand principles into concrete packaging requirements for different brands.\nSafeguard the unified product look, ensuring identical sellable items worldwide have exactly the same packaging, regardless of where the product is sourced, packaged or stored.\nRegulatory Compliance\nServe as the organization’s subject matter expert on rapidly evolving international regulations regarding packaging and packaging waste.\nMonitor and translate international regulations regarding packaging, waste management nand sustainability into internal policy.\nAdvise the global organization on the implementation of the sustainability roadmap, including the selection of eco-friendly materials and recyclability benchmarks.\nPerformance\nDefine and monitor global KPIs for packaging costs and material usage to empower data-driven decisions. \nPrepare business cases to correctly account for the impact of decisions on global and regional costs.\nTranslate marketing strategies regarding (modified) branded product packaging into an overall total cost picture and prepare business cases to correctly account for the impact of decisions on global and regional costs. \nHow to succeed / Your profile\nYou hold a Master's degree or equivalent through extensive professional experience. \nProven experience in a global or matrixed packaging, logistics or supply chain environment. Knowledge of supplier integration and industrial packaging automation is a strong asset. \nFluent knowledge of English, Dutch is a plus.\nStrong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable, strategic decisions.\nDeep understanding of cost modeling and TCO. You must be able to translate technical packaging specifications into compelling financial business cases. \nA track record in cross-functional stakeholder management and change management.\nWillingness to travel internationally as required. \nWhat's in it for you\nYou will become part of a people-oriented company where your well-being really matters. Flexible working hours, work from home possibilities, 20 days holiday and 12 WTR days within a 40-hour week. At our headquarters you will also discover our TVH Park, a green area where you can move around and have the possibility to relax, meet or have lunch.\nFurthermore, we also offer:\nAn attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits such as company car, group and hospitalization insurance, luncheon vouchers, corporate restaurant, ... \nAn exciting position in an international company with a family atmosphere where people are at the center. \nYou are part of a dynamic entrepreneurial team that is fast-growing and at the center of the transformation. \nYou arrive in an innovative, progressive and technological environment. \nNumerous opportunities for personal development, among other things through permanent guidance and professional (internal/external) training courses. \nFun afterworks and other optional events (e.g. TVH Kaffee). \nPeople are at our heart\nTVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.\nAbout TVH\nTVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. 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