Sustainability Implementation Manager APAC

Sustainability Strategy & Program Implementation

• Lead the implementation of regional sustainability initiatives across APAC including decarbonization circular economy responsible sourcing and responsible business due diligence programs.
• Support the integration of sustainability requirements into sourcing and supplier management processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sustainability regulations emerging trends and best practices to support strategic planning.
• Provide expert guidance on responsible sourcing sustainability due diligence and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to regional strategic planning and the continuous enhancement of sustainability programs.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of regional sustainability initiatives.

Supplier Sustainability Management & Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers purchasing teams and cross-functional stakeholders to foster collaboration and improve sustainability performance.
• Drive supplier sustainability performance improvements through corrective action plans capability-building activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage suppliers in carbon emissions reporting and reduction activities to support decarbonization targets.
• Promote sustainability awareness and collaboration throughout the supplier network.

Value Chain Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct Responsible Value Chain (RVC) risk assessments and impact analyses covering labor and human rights environmental climate and governance risks.
• Manage sustainability audit findings and support audit execution where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant sustainability standards and regulations including ISO 14001 and SA8000.
• Address and remediate supplier non-compliance incidents in cooperation with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Sustainability Analytics & Performance Monitoring

• Collect analyze and interpret sustainability-related supply chain data.
• Support supplier information collection through sustainability-related RFIs and other assessment tools.
• Identify sustainability risks trends and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Monitor sustainability KPIs and support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Provide analytical insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Stakeholder Development Training & Change Management

• Develop and deliver sustainability training programs workshops and awareness campaigns for internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support stakeholder engagement and change management initiatives related to sustainability integration.
• Educate internal stakeholders and suppliers on responsible value chains carbon management circularity and sustainability due diligence requirements.
• Foster a culture of sustainability and continuous improvement across the APAC organization.

Qualifications :

- University degree in Sustainability Environmental Science Business Administration Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
- Professional knowledge of sustainability-related regulations and standards (e.g. ISO 14001 ISO 45001 SA8000).- Minimum 3 years of professional experience preferably in purchasing sustainability or supply chain management.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply sustainability-related regulations and standards (e.g. ISO 14001 ISO 45001 SA8000).
- Strong analytical skills with experience in carbon emissions data analysis sustainability impact assessments or compliance reporting.
- Experience with sustainability reporting or rating tools is an advantage.- Demonstrated project management capabilities including stakeholder coordination and implementation of sustainability initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in carbon emissions data analysis sustainability impact assessments or compliance reporting.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools especially Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
- Experience in sustainability reporting compliance monitoring and continuous improvement processes.
- Experience driving organizational change and integrating sustainability requirements into business processes.
- Strong communication presentation and influencing skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels drive organizational changes and achieve results in a complex cross-functional and multicultural environment.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in Chinese is an advantage.
- High level of intercultural competence and ability to work effectively in virtual cross-functional teams.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time