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About TerraCycle Australia

TerraCycle, an innovative company specializing in recycling and upcycling hard-to-recycle waste, collaborates with over 60 brands across 21 countries to offer free recycling programs for products not accepted by conventional recycling solutions. Since its establishment in 2001, TerraCycle has evolved into a network of 40 million individuals actively collecting hard-to-recycle waste, diverting 3.8 billion pieces from landfill and incineration globally. Through their sustainability-focused model, collectors have collectively earned over US$15 million in donation dollars for schools and non-profit organizations, creating a mutually beneficial impact.

Your role

This is a developmental role with the opportunity to add value by tracking and reporting on materials as they move through the supply chain, whilst learning more about operations management, sustainability, and project management.

Learning Goals

Logistics & Data Management

• Data collection, maintenance, and analysis across the end-to-end (E2E) supply chain
• Tracking and reporting on inbound waste collected through various collection channels from individual collectors, community collection hubs, businesses, and/or Zero Waste Box (ZWB) solutions
• Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring tracked figures align with reported numbers from third-party (3PTY) warehouses and logistics partners
• Maintaining data accuracy across the tracking platforms by ensuring timely entry of new data to the relevant system
• Supporting investigations to reconcile inventory values where volume discrepancies arise, including liaison with 3PTY teams
• Tracking movement of all outbound materials to be recycled which may include movement between warehouses, to recycling processors or to product manufacturers.
• Improving inventory tracking and visibility across the waste streams by collecting and consolidating information from contacts and suppliers (photos, descriptions, and relevant information) 

Admin & Reporting

• Supporting End of Month (EOM) reconciliations and reporting requirements across the business
• Supporting invoice management, providing accurate data as needed to initiate invoice raising and reconciliation
• Developing reporting dashboards by client or by waste stream to track and improve data integrity
• Booking and coordinating logistics and freight pick-ups and deliveries, with 3PTY providers 

Projects

• Assist with researching new technologies and vendors: manufacturers, warehouses, processors, and social enterprises; who may be viable partners in the recycling programs
• Assist on projects to improve efficiencies, e.g. pricing, reporting, warehouse solutions
• Support on pilot projects, e.g. trial or proposed TerraCycle programs

Training & development

At TerraCycle, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team of passionate, eco-minded employees. This offers you an opportunity to add value by tracking and reporting on materials within the supply chain, providing insights into operations management, sustainability, and project management. The purpose of the position is to assist in career development by offering opportunities for learning new skills, undergoing training, and gaining industry experience within a dynamic and hard-working business environment.

Compensation & benefits

The internship is unpaid and serves as a platform for career development. By working at TerraCycle, one of the perks you will experience is their offices, which reflect their commitment to sustainability, constructed from upcycled materials and adorned with artwork. Other benefits include global perks such as extensive recycling options, hybrid work arrangements, flexible Friday hours, enhanced parental leave, and 15 hours of volunteer time off annually for team building and community engagement.

Career progression

TerraCycle encourages career progression by fostering a collaborative environment where diverse backgrounds contribute to innovative waste elimination ideas. The company values the unique expertise and ideas of its passionate, eco-minded employees, spanning various fields from fashion to industrial design and consumer goods. TerraCycle supports career development at all levels, offering unique programs for employees, including interns and senior management, to nurture professional growth and contribute to the company's mission.

Work-life balance

TerraCycle promotes work-life balance through hybrid work arrangements and flexible Friday hours, providing employees with the flexibility of working both in-office and remotely. They also conduct quarterly team-building activities, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Company culture

TerraCycle, guided by the mission to Eliminate the Idea of Waste®, collaborates globally with businesses, government entities, and individuals to divert waste from landfills and incineration. Renowned for its pioneering recycling and reuse solutions, TerraCycle operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization promoting collaboration and innovation. The commitment to waste elimination is reflected in the unique office spaces, constructed from upcycled waste, featuring ever-changing graffiti by local artists, fostering a culture of transparency, high-energy innovation, and a dedicated team of passionate, eco-minded employees.

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About you

Qualifications

• Studying a bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or related field
• Strong aptitude for communications and a good understanding of business relations
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Enthusiastic team player and positive attitude
• Able to integrate into the small team in Sydney as well as to work with a virtual team in the US.
• Genuine interest in environmental issues

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• terracycle.com/en-GB/about-terracycle/
• terracycle.com/en-GB/about-terracycle/inside_terracycle
• terracycle.breezy.hr/