Packaging Engineer

As a leading international food wholesaler, we at METRO are specialized in catering to the needs of hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. We are also more than a supplier which inspires the gastronomy sector in more than 30 countries with approximately 15 million customers worldwide! Our unique multichannel mix offers the flexibility of purchasing goods in-store or via our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. With its 35 years presence in our country, METRO Türkiye is operating in 20 cities, with 36 stores and over 4.000 employees.We are a purpose driven company; we value Turkish cuisine and develop our community by supporting our chefs, leading the market with several sustainability projects, diverse and inclusive structure, digitalization projects, agile innovative approaches and pioneer the sector.We furthermore take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at METRO Türkiye with our movement "Muftağımızda Eşitlik Var (MEV)". We aim for a more equal and more inclusive future with the diversity of our employees whose gender, place of birth, age, lifestyle, religion, perspective, experience and talents differ from each other.We place diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of our business strategy and implement our recruitment policies accordingly by creating equal employment opportunity for all.*METRO Türkiye is one of the WEPs Signatories.Job DescriptionDevelop packaging designs that align with branding and marketing strategies and its specifications in cooperation with suppliers and the Own Brand cross functional teamResearch and select suitable materials for packaging, considering product requirements and sustainability goalsExecutes product initiatives, packaging design and performance enhancements, cost-improvement efforts, and promotional activitiesOptimization of existing packaging to serve professional customer needs and end to end supply chainResearch industry practices and recommends new and innovative logistic and packaging procedures/methods, depending on the manufacturing processes, product offerings, and business needsCollaborate with suppliers to source packaging materials and components.Work closely with related departments to ensure packaging aligns with product specifications and brand messagingAdministration of packaging data in specification data management platformCollaborate with international packaging teamQualificationsBachelor's or master's degree in related field of Engineering2+ years experience in packaging design and developmentExcellent command of written and spoken EnglishStrong knowledge of industry standards for packaging design and development.Good knowledge of MS OfficeProficiency in packaging design tools and software preferredStay up-to-date with changes in packaging regulationsExcellent problem-solving and project management skillsStrong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teamsAdditional InformationMETRO's Head Office follows a hybrid working model! We work remotely on Fridays, giving you the flexibility to work from anywhere. Plus, each year, you can choose two additional weeks to work remotely on your own terms!