Your Responsibilities

About the Role We are a fast-growing consumer electronics company selling across Europe through marketplaces, our own webshop, distributors, and major retail partners. To support our continued expansion and ensure full regulatory compliance, we are looking for an experienced EPR Compliance Specialist to take the lead of all Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations across the EU. This role is responsible for managing WEEE, Batteries, Packaging, and other EPR streams, as well as leading our readiness and implementation of the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) .

Key Responsibilities

EPR Compliance Management

Own and manage all EPR obligations across Europe, including:
- WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
- Batteries
- Packaging
- Other applicable waste streams (e.g., textiles where relevant)
Ensure timely and accurate registrations, renewals, and deregistrations in all EU countries
Oversee data collection, validation, and submission for regulatory reporting

Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation

Monitor and interpret evolving EU and national EPR regulations with our external partner
Lead internal implementation of new requirements, especially PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation)
Act as subject matter expert for compliance risks and regulatory changes

Operational Coordination

Manage relationships with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), compliance schemes, and external service providers
Coordinate take-back systems , recycling obligations, and waste flows
Collaborate with internal teams (Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Product, Sustainability)

Audit & Documentation

Maintain robust compliance documentation and audit trails
Prepare for and support regulatory audits and inspections
Ensure data integrity and traceability across all reporting systems

Process Improvement & Strategy

Optimize EPR processes, tools, and workflows
Support digitalization and automation of compliance reporting
Contribute to sustainability strategy and circular economy initiatives

Your profile

Experience

4+ years of experience in EPR compliance, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs
Strong hands-on experience with WEEE, Batteries, and Packaging regulations in Europe
Experience working with or within compliance organizations (e.g. consulting firms or service providers)
Background in companies such as compliance scheme providers, recycling organizations, or electronics manufacturers is highly desirable

Knowledge & Skills

Solid understanding of EU regulatory landscape and national implementations
Familiarity with PPWR and upcoming EU sustainability regulations is a strong plus
Experience managing multi-country registrations and reporting
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in regulatory data
Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders across countries

Tools & Languages

Experience with compliance/reporting tools and ERP systems
Advanced Excel or data handling skills
Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are a plus

What we offer

The possibility to work independently in an experienced, vibrant and highly motivated team
To grow with us in a dynamic and fast-growing environment
The chance to develop and implement your own ideas
Direct insurance/Saving plan
Job ticket or free parking place
Gym support
Employee discount on ECOVACS robots
Fresh fruit, coffee, water and more

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