Sustainability Manager - Extended Producer Responsibility

Sustainability Manager – Extended Producer Responsibility

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At Ferguson, we are committed to driving sustainability and environmental stewardship across all aspects of our operations. As a Sustainability Manager – Extended Producer Responsibility, you will play a pivotal role in leading our sustainable packaging, waste and recycling initiatives, supporting our broader environmental performance goals, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role will serve as program coordinator for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), helping to reduce packaging and waste‑related costs and improving recycling rates.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and passionate about creating sustainable experiences for our associates and customers.

This role is remote with an ideal location in the Mid‑Atlantic for corporate office visits in Newport News, VA or hybrid in Newport News, according to company policy. The position will require some additional travel to Ferguson locations across the US.

• Lead development of the enterprise roadmap for EPR readiness including data capture, analysis and reporting. Establish procedures and documentation for reporting methodologies for all reporting companies.
• Serve as the enterprise EPR project manager and coordinate internal and external partners to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Internal partners include Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, and Own Brand.
• External partners include the Producer Responsibility Organization and branded vendors looking to collaborate on sustainable packaging.
• Align with Finance Business Partners to forecast the financial impact of EPR fees.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Own Brand teams on strategy development for packaging to promote sustainability and fee reduction.
• Engage suppliers on circular economy partnership opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with the patchwork of state and local waste handling and recycling requirements.
• Lead initiatives to reduce waste and improve recycling across Ferguson’s operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, compliance, or packaging strategy.
• Familiarity with Extended Producer Responsibility and other federal, state, and local waste regulations.
• Experience with implementing circular economy principles such as sustainable materials, packaging reduction, and post‑consumer recycled material use.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with packaging data.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.
• Ability to travel as required.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach toward benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, as well as mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.

Monthly: $7,949.70 – $13,016.30. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. Estimated ranges displayed are monthly for salaried roles or hourly for all other roles.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and a government contractor abiding by 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A). Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.