Description

Do you thrive on turning complex regulatory challenges into scalable compliance strategies? Are

you ready for a role where you're empowered to build innovative, data-driven solutions that drive

both compliance and circular economy outcomes? If so, we're looking for talented people like you

to join our team.

As a Senior Risk Manager for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) at Amazon, you will be at the

forefront of our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices.

You will lead Rest of the World (sans NA and EU) compliance efforts across complex, multi-jurisdictional EPR regulatory

landscapes - spanning waste streams including packaging, electronics, batteries, and textiles. This

is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you will combine strategic thinking, data-driven

analysis, and stakeholder leadership to develop innovative compliance solutions, drive cost

optimization, and advance Amazon's circular economy vision.

At Amazon, you'll work alongside the latest AI and GenAI tools that are increasingly woven into how teams operate: from AI-powered capabilities that accelerate decision-making, to Generative AI that helps you focus on work that truly matters. You'll have opportunities and resources to develop AI fluency at your own pace, with continuous learning built into the culture.

Key job responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Compliance

• Lead monitoring efforts for emerging EPR regulations and policy changes across RoW, driving proactive advocacy for regulatory simplification

• Design comprehensive audit frameworks and risk-based audit plans to ensure full

compliance with EPR obligations

• Leverage AI-driven tools and automation to enhance regulatory tracking and compliance

workflows

Strategic Planning & Operational Excellence

• Lead strategic planning processes, including 3-Year Vision development and annual

operational planning

• Establish and maintain robust performance metrics and KPIs, identifying trends and

opportunities to elevate operational excellence across the EPR organization.

Cost Optimization & Financial Impact

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities within EPR fee

structures

• Spearhead smart eco-modulation initiatives, utilizing automated systems and AI tools to

optimize packaging designs and material choices, with real-time tracking of fee implications

across product categories

• Optimize operational costs associated with take-back services, including reverse logistics

and recycling processes, through process improvements and strategic partnerships

Cross-Functional Integration & Decision Support

• Drive the integration of EPR costs into upstream business decisions by developing

automated decision-support tools and AI-powered recommendation engines

• Enable real-time cost impact analysis for retail and Selling Partner teams during product

selection, design, and pricing decisions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of compliance program management, legal, governance, audit, risk/loss prevention, or equivalent experience

- 3+ years of managing food safety and quality in a large-scale retail or manufacturing environment experience

- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

- Knowledge of retail food code and regulations governing grocery retail at local, state, and federal levels

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

- Experience handling confidential information

- Experience interacting with local food safety regulators

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of program requirements definition and data and metrics leveraging to drive improvements experience

- Professional auditing qualification, or similar risk or compliance credentials

- Experience with SQL and Excel

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