Packaging Compliance Specialist

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Packaging Compliance Specialist for our office in Stockholm.What's in it for you?This is an opportunity to take ownership of packaging compliance in a fast-moving, international environment where regulation, sustainability and commercial priorities meet. You'll play a key role in preparing our portfolio for the evolving EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), turning complex requirements into practical actions with visible business impact.You'll work closely with Packaging Development, suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders across Karo, giving you broad international exposure and the opportunity to build deep expertise in one of the most important areas shaping the future of consumer healthcare packaging.What you'll be doingAct as an internal packaging compliance expert, translating PPWR and other relevant EU packaging legislation into clear, actionable business requirementsDrive the implementation of PPWR requirements across existing and new products, including recyclability, post-consumer recycled content (PCR) and packaging minimisationBalance regulatory requirements with commercial considerations including cost, margin, quality and security of supplyLead packaging compliance audits and coordinate responses to customer and regulatory authority requestsCreate and maintain technical product files, declarations of conformity and supporting compliance documentationOwn the accuracy, completeness, traceability and reporting readiness of packaging compliance dataMonitor Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) data, packaging material composition and substances of concern, supporting reporting and fee optimisationAssess and document packaging recyclability in line with applicable legislation, standards and regulatory timelinesWork closely with suppliers to secure accurate packaging specifications, technical documentation and compliance informationCollaborate across functions to ensure packaging compliance requirements are understood, prioritised and implemented effectivelyRequirementsBachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related technical fieldAt least 2 years of experience working with packaging regulation, sustainability compliance or a closely related areaGood understanding of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) framework and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemesFamiliarity with packaging materials, manufacturing processes and packaging sustainability principlesPrevious experience as a Packaging Technologist and/or in packaging-related project management is highly valuableStrong capability in managing technical documentation, data and systems with a high level of accuracyAnalytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical actionsAction-oriented and self-driven approach, comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environmentStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and with external suppliersGenuine interest in packaging legislation, sustainability and evolving regulatory requirementsBenefitsOpportunity to create, grow, and encourageApart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitionsFlexible schedule and life work balanceResponsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industryVery positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated teamStart-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong valuesKaro Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.