Sr. Manager, TCG Global Sustainability

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The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management licensing and marketing the Pokémon Trading Card Game the animated TV series home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular childrens entertainment properties in the world.

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Get to know the role

• Job Title: Sr. Manager TCG Global Sustainability
• Job Summary: The Sr. Manager TCG Global Sustainability is responsible for defining and leading sustainability strategy regulatory compliance and execution exclusively for The Pokémon Company Internationals Trading Card Game (TCG) business. This role ensures the TCG supply chain meets global sustainability regulations advances environmental impact reduction initiatives and integrates data-driven sustainability practices across sourcing manufacturing logistics and packaging. This position operates as the TCG sustainability owner partnering closely with Supply Chain Legal Procurement Manufacturing Packaging and external vendors. The role does not set or own enterprise-wide sustainability policy but instead translates company standards and regulatory requirements into the operationally actionable TCG-specific strategies and programs.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: Yes

What youll do

• TCG sustainability Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and lead TCG-specific sustainability strategy aligned with business growth supply chain resilience and regulatory requirements.
  • Translate global sustainability expectations and regulatory obligations into TCG-focused priorities roadmaps and execution plans.
  • Serve as the primary sustainability subject-matter expert for the TCG organization advising senior leaders on risk opportunity and trade-offs.
  • Own TCG sustainability goal-setting prioritization and performance tracking.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  
  • Ensure full TCG compliance with global sustainability and environmental regulations including (but not limited to) packaging materials climate disclosure waste and extended producer responsibility (ERP) requirements.
  • Partner with Legal Compliance and external advisors to monitor evolving regulations and proactively assess TCG impacts.
  • Lead readiness planning documentation and response for audits disclosures and regulatory reporting affecting the TCG business.
  • Identify compliance risks and mitigation strategies across the TCG supply chain.
• Sustainable Materials Packaging & Supply Chain Initiatives
  • Lead identification evaluation and implementation of sustainable materials and packaging solutions for TCG products.
  • Develops and execute TCG supply chain sustainability initiatives including emissions reduction waste minimization and responsible sourcing.
  • Partner with Procurement Manufacturing and vendors to embed sustainability requirements into supplier standards and sourcing decisions.
  • Balance sustainability cost scalability quality and brand integrity when evaluating alternatives.
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
  • Own TCG sustainability data strategy including measurement analysis and reporting of environmental impacts.
  • Leverage large datasets and analytical tools to inform decisionmaking optimization and continuous improvement.
  • Define and track TCGspecific sustainability KPIs and progress against internal goals and regulatory requirement.
  • Ensure data integrity and readiness for internal and external reporting needs.
• People Leadership & Team Development
  • Manageand develop a growing TCG sustainability team providing clear direction coaching and performance management.
  • Define roles responsibilities and capability needs to scale sustainability support as the TCG business grows.
  • Foster strong crossfunctional collaboration and influence without direct authority.
• Cross-Functional & External Engagement
  • Act as the central point of coordination for TCG sustainability initiatives across internal teams and external partners.
  • Support crossfunctional planning and execution related to product launches supplier onboarding and operational changes.
  • Represent TCG sustainability internally and externally as needed (e.g. vendors industry groups consultants).

What youll bring

Required

• 8 years of experience in sustainability environmental compliance supply chain manufacturing or related fields plus5 years of people management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainability or compliance initiatives within complex global supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability regulations affecting consumer goods packaging or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into business decisions.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 4 times per year domestically and internationally.

Preferred

• Experience in consumer products manufacturing packaging or logisticsheavy industries.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks lifecycle assessment or supplier sustainability programs.
• Experience working crossfunctionally with Legal Procurement Supply Chain and Product teams.

Base Salary Range:For this role new hires generally start between $129000.00 - $172000.00 per year. The full range is $129000.00 - $233000.00 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidates qualifications and professional experience uniquely.

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How youll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand the impact it has on our people culture business fans and communities and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new develop innovative ideas solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy listening to others seeking out different perspectives and taking personal responsibility for decisions actions and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards looks for new ways to learn and improve and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships adopting a team first mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders making them feel heard and important and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

What to expect

• An innovative culture driven by impact delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon.
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you.
• Generous paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance.
• US Employees: 401k Employer Matching.
• UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Commuter benefit.
• LinkedIn learning.
• Comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.
• Hybrid work environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom candidates will need the right to some cases and for some roles the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application in appropriate and suitable cases.

The Pokémon Company International is committed to the inclusion of all qualified applicants for consideration in our job application process. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact the Talent Acquisition team at .