Sustainability Supervisor

The Sustainability Supervisor i mplements and may provide input into strategic goals for sustainability programs, initiatives, and strategies and after-market retail inventory.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements and may provide input into strategic goals for sustainability programs, initiatives, and strategies and after-market retail inventory.

Within the sustainability space, this role will focus on reducing the environmental impact of the company's supply chain, ensuring sustainable sourcing practices, optimizing inventory management for waste reduction, and supporting the implementation of sustainability programs within retail operations.

This role will also focus on ensuring after-market inventory value is maximized either through secondary markets channels or via recycling efforts.

The Sustainability Supervisor will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and suppliers to promote sustainable business practices and meet the company's goals and objectives.

Oversees daily operations of team, ensuring work is performed as prescribed by policies and procedures to achieve productivity, service, and quality standards, and goals.

Has familiarity with secondary markets and manages team spend to meet budget targets.

Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 3 - 12 months.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

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Oversee and implement sustainable sourcing and procurement strategies for raw materials, goods, and packaging.

Work closely with suppliers to ensure that they adhere to the company's sustainability standards and practices.

2.

Collaborate with inventory management teams to reduce waste, minimize overstock, and ensure optimal product flow, reducing environmental impacts related to excess inventory or product disposal.

3.

Identify, track and report on key sustainability metrics.

Present findings to senior management and stakeholders, making recommendations for continuous improvement.

4.

Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and third-party logistics partners to drive sustainability improvements across the supply chain.

Ensure that sustainability goals are communicated and met through contracts and partnerships.

5.

Stay current with industry trends and regulations in sustainability and supply chain management.

Identify opportunities to innovate and adopt new sustainability initiatives to keep the company at the forefront of environmental responsibility.

6.

Leading and Developing Talent: Responsible for input on pay, performance appraisals, work schedules, day-to-day personnel issues, discipline and hiring.

Actively networks and sources for positions within the team.

7.

Project and Change Management: Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert for formal project or within the department.

Contributes ideas and helps develop solutions while balancing demands of project work and routine job responsibilities.

Supports management in the implementation of change.

Engages effectively in change affecting...