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Senior Risk Manager - Extended Producer Responsibility & Circularity, Rest of the World, (RISC)
Tokyo, JPNPosted Today
Full-timeremote
Job 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.
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
Do you thrive on turning complex regulatory challenges into scalable compliance strategies? Areyou ready for a role where you're empowered to build innovative, data-driven solutions that driveboth compliance
- 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
- 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
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
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
Do you thrive on turning complex regulatory challenges into scalable compliance strategies? Areyou ready for a role where you're empowered to build innovative, data-driven solutions that driveboth compliance
- 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
- 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
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.