Junior Associate, Operations (6 month full-time paid internship)

Get your start in sustainability! Use your data management and analysis skills, working with an engaging and dynamic team to address the waste crisis.

About us

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.  

Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community across a wide range of accessible programs, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals, and has raised over $44 million for schools and nonprofits since its founding more than 15 years ago.  In 2019, TerraCycle launched Loop to enable brands, retailers, and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, and further the circular economy.

TerraCycle has received hundreds of awards and recognition and has been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others. 

The Role

We are looking for an organised, systems savvy Graduate or Administrator to join our team as an Operations Junior Associate. This is a developmental role where you will add value by tracking and reporting on materials as they move through our supply chain, whilst learning more about operations management, sustainability, and project management.

This is a full time, entry-level role, for a contract term of 6 months from February – July, with potential opportunities to come onboard permanently as the team grows. This role will report into the Operations Senior Associate.

You will be responsible for:

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 our 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 our third party (3PTY) warehouse and logistics partners
• Maintaining data accuracy across our tracking platforms by ensuring timely entry of new data to the relevant system
• Supporting with 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 our 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 requirement 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, social enterprises; who may be viable partners in our 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

You’re passionate about the environment and looking for a way to proactively address the waste crises. You’ll have:

• Demonstrated experience with data management and analysis through study or work
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
• Strong ability with systems including Excel and Google suite will be advantageous
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to navigate changing circumstances in a dynamic start-up- style environment
• A demonstrated interest in sustainable/green business
  
  

What we offer

• Entrepreneurial start up environment with global growth opportunities
• Flexible work hours
• Flex Fridays, compressed working week with half-day off on Fridays
• Paid volunteer days off per year
• 2 working from home days per week
• Vegan lunch provided at the office
• Happiness manager-led regular social activities
• Dog friendly office
• Casual dress code
• Mental health sick days 
• 1 week work from anywhere policy
• Endless recycling options!
  
  

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.