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Join arenaflex as a Packaging Strategy Lead – Data Management
Are you ready to make your mark on one of the most beloved retail brands in the world? At arenaflex, we believe that great packaging tells a story—and we're looking for a strategic thinker to help us tell that story better than ever before. As a Packaging Strategy Lead focusing on data management, you'll be at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and brand excellence. This is your opportunity to shape the future of packaging across our exclusive owned brands while working with a team that values creativity, collaboration, and bold thinking.
About arenaflex
At arenaflex, we're more than just a retail destination—we're a destination for inspiration. Founded in 1902, we've grown to become one of the largest and most trusted discount retailers in the United States, known for our iconic red bullseye logo and our commitment to delivering trend-right products at affordable prices. Our mission is to provide guests with an exceptional shopping experience both in-store and online, offering everything from stylish apparel and cutting-edge electronics to home essentials and groceries.
What sets arenaflex apart is our dedication to owned brands and exclusive products that our guests can't find anywhere else. The Packaging Strategy Lead role sits at the heart of this differentiation, ensuring that every product we deliver arrives in packaging that reflects our brand values: sustainable, beautiful, functional, and visitor-centric. When you join arenaflex, you're joining a company that cares deeply about its people, its communities, and its environmental footprint.
About the Role
As a Packaging Strategy Lead specializing in data management, you'll play a critical role in driving packaging innovation and optimization across all of arenaflex's owned brand businesses. This position offers a unique blend of strategic thinking, data analysis, and cross-functional leadership. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports packaging design, development, and sustainability initiatives.
In this role, you'll work closely with teams across the organization—including product design, sourcing, supply chain, marketing, store operations, and compliance—to establish data standards, taxonomies, and best practices that ensure packaging excellence. Your work will directly impact arenaflex's ability to deliver packaging that delights our guests, supports our sustainability goals, and maintains our competitive edge in the marketplace.
What You'll Do
As a Packaging Strategy Lead at arenaflex, your responsibilities will include:
- Building Data Infrastructure: Develop and maintain essential data requirements, taxonomy structures, and specifications that support packaging design optimization and sustainability initiatives across all owned brand categories.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Consult with sourcing, design, store operations, marketing, supply chain, properties, and compliance teams to establish relevant data requirements and flexible standards that reflect our commitment to safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
- Process Management: Create and administer change management processes to ensure accurate packaging documentation portfolios across multiple systems and partner teams.
- Training & Communication: Develop, manage, and execute innovative training programs and creative communications for both internal and external audiences, driving comprehensive understanding of standards, specifications, and data accuracy best practices.
- Solution Evaluation: Evaluate data requirements, standards, and specifications to optimize safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that align with industry standards, improve engineering practices, and maintain our leadership position.
- Team Support: Provide support and guidance to cross-functional teams and colleagues to ensure proper interpretation and execution of packaging data requirements, standards, and specifications.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Consult with appropriate internal regulatory and compliance experts, identifying impacts on current data requirements and standards, and taking action to mitigate risks while identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Global Partnership: Work with cross-functional global partners to drive effective communication and roadshows around packaging development, compliance, and data accuracy best practices.
- Data Analysis: Use data to identify trends or issues, in partnership with technology teams, to measure the effectiveness of training delivered and communications sent.
- Industry Intelligence: Investigate industry trends and assess arenaflex's comparative data and standards practices, sharing insights and recommendations with appropriate audiences for improvement and compliance.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide leadership and guidance to others, driving effectiveness and efficiency in team results. Create and maintain a positive team culture by demonstrating behaviors consistent with arenaflex's values of inclusivity, connection, and drive.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a candidate who brings a unique combination of analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills. Here's what makes you the ideal fit:
Essential Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field such as packaging engineering, supply chain management, data science, or business administration.
- Experience: At least 4 years of experience developing and managing documentation and guidelines projects, preferably including packaging design and development.
- Influence Skills: The ability to influence without authority, manage projects, facilitate groups, resolve conflict, build consensus, establish rapport, and collaborate effectively—remotely and in-person—across all levels of the organization.
- Documentation Expertise: Experience with documentation best practices, technical writing, and reporting.
- Content Development: Strong skills in developing and advising on content, structure, and delivery of effective training programs, roadshows, and communications.
- Leadership Experience: Experience leading teams and/or projects, driving collaboration, empowerment, and cooperation.
- Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, creative thinking, and analytical abilities.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Adaptability: Flexibility and resilience; comfortable working in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong capability in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and other data visualization tools.
- Values Alignment: A genuine appreciation for diverse voices and approaches, with a commitment to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Related experience in packaging or consumer products manufacturing
- Familiarity with retail operations and owned brand strategies
- Experience working with global teams and cross-cultural stakeholders
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in packaging and product development
- Experience with data management systems and enterprise resource planning tools
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we know that our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wealth, and well-being:
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $26 per hour with opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement investment plan with company matching contributions to help you save for the future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, paid leave, and holidays to help you recharge and balance work and life.
- Employee Discounts: Exclusive discounts on arenaflex products and services—enjoy the products you help bring to life.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Many positions offer flexible schedules to accommodate your personal needs and work style preferences.
- Education Assistance: Support for continuing education and professional development to help you grow your career.
- Wellness Programs: Initiatives designed to promote employee well-being and thriving.
- Life Insurance: Coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Family Support: Financial assistance for employees welcoming children through adoption or birth.
Career Growth & Development
One of the most exciting aspects of joining arenaflex is the potential for career advancement. As a Packaging Strategy Lead, you'll develop expertise in data management, sustainability, and brand strategy—skills that are highly valued across the retail industry. You'll have access to mentorship programs, professional development resources, and internal mobility opportunities that can help you reach your career goals.
At arenaflex, we believe in promoting from within and investing in our employees' growth. Many of our senior leaders started in entry-level positions and worked their way up by demonstrating leadership, creativity, and a commitment to our guests. Your journey with us could be the beginning of a long and rewarding career.
Our Culture
arenaflex is more than a workplace—it's a community. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of inclusivity, connection, and drive. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work.
Our team members are passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to our guests, and that passion extends to how we treat each other. We collaborate across departments and geographies, sharing ideas and best practices to drive innovation. When you join arenaflex, you'll be part of a team that supports one another, celebrates successes, and learns from challenges together.
Work Environment
This position is based in Minnesota, USA, and offers a dynamic work environment that combines both strategic and hands-on responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to work with teams across the United States and globally, including partnerships with offices in China, India, and other international locations. The role requires flexibility and comfort with remote collaboration, as you'll be working with diverse teams across multiple time zones.
We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and who is excited about the opportunity to shape packaging strategy at a company that values innovation and sustainability. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career with a leader in retail, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that's passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our guests, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. At arenaflex, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a place where you can grow, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, in accordance with applicable laws.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of the arenaflex family!