Supply Chain and Sourcing Sustainability Specialist
Supply Chain and Sourcing Sustainability Specialist
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Job Description
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ approximately 9000 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
- A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
- Flexible time off policy
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development training and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical dental vision and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
As the Supply Chain and Sourcing Sustainability Specialist you will support global supplier environmental sustainability programs and objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and growing AFLs global supplier-facing Scope 3 data collection and environmental sustainability programs including CDP data collection and reporting requirements GHG reduction initiatives water conservation waste reduction and general supply chain initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
Responsibilities
- Work hand in hand with the Global Environmental Sustainability Specialist to develop and implement programs in alignment with AFLs sustainability programs.
- Develop and implement supplier sustainability processes and practices related to global supplier development.
- Build relationships with our suppliers to align with sustainability goals.
- Be the overall point of contact for supplier environmental sustainability programs.
- Develop standardized processes within the supply chain team to ensure environmental sustainability practices are applied to the AFL sourcing strategy and sustainability initiatives are formally integrated into supply chain team roles and responsibilities.
- Manage supplier data collection validation and ongoing management for AFLs supplier-facing scope 3 emissions including continued refinement of AFLs Scope 3 inventory through the use of mass-based emission factors and improved transportation data.
- Assist with the development and implementation of key tools to better understand the carbon footprint associated with AFLs products and global transportation (i.e. LCA and Transportation GHG calculators).
- Develop supply chain sustainability strategies and drive continuous improvement in data collection and analytical modelling to establish tangible goals and objectives.
- Define and implement Supplier evaluation processes to help guide sustainability sourcing.
- Maintain a clear understanding and support where environmental sustainability fits into AFLs overall business and other ESG areas including responsible sourcing diversity labor ethics and conflict minerals.
- Maintain environmental data collection and retention processes and procedures.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the completion of customer questionnaires as they relate to environmental sustainability/ESG programs (i.e. REACH RoHS PFAS WEEE Business Continuity Planning Supplier Diversity etc.)
- Partner with Operations teams to enhance sustainability awareness at the facility level and make the connections between improved operational efficiency and upstream carbon footprint impacts associated with raw material purchases.
- Manage and facilitate the completion of 3rd party ESG scorecards (i.e. Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) ECOVADIS etc.
- Support EHS Team with purchasing/inventory data compilation for annual EPA Tier II and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting.
- Drive opportunities for circularity with products and packaging received from suppliers.
- Partner with Business Unit Quality teams to integrate Sustainability/ESG into supplier quality auditing processes.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent ability to define problems collect data establish facts draw valid conclusions and provide suggestions for improvements or corrective actions
- Communicates and works well with all levels of the organization; develops relationships with stakeholders to ensure their involvement and commitment
- Keeps abreast of changing regulations and procedures; develops new and innovative methods for implementing Environmental Sustainability processes
- Able to set priorities while working under limited supervision
- Treat all associates as customers; shows a high degree of empathy for employee supplier and customer concerns and complaints.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to structure and lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Qualifications
- 4-year degree in related field (Procurement / Environmental / Sustainability) or a 2-year or other technical degree with at least 4 years of practical environmental work experience.
- Requires general personal computer skills as well as the ability to use Microsoft Office System and specialized EHS systems
- Ability to interface with multiple levels of the organization and communicate effectively to promote buy-in and reduce or eliminate negative associations with EHS initiatives.
Working Conditions
- Normal office and manufacturing facility environment. Some travel may be required but not frequent (<15%).
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
