Sep 6, 2021
As a Carbon Reduction Manager, you will be responsible for implementing our Private Labels strategy to achieve our science-based targets and other environmental projects in the supply chain, working closely with internal teams and engaging Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers through corrective action plans and capacity building.
• Implement the strategy to achieve our Private Labels science-based target by 2025 goal, with a focus on environmental topics within the supply chain, such as water, chemical usage, waste.
• Work closely with suppliers (including raw material suppliers) to calculate, report on, and reduce their environmental impact, with a focus on decreasing carbon emissions, through the use of tools such as the Higg FEM and capacity building. programs.
• Measure, track and report progress towards the Private Labels’ environmental and sustainability targets. Furthermore, Connect information across several systems and tools to elaborate complete annual reporting.
• Work closely with the central Sustainability team and other internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance on Private Labels environmental impact.
• Degree in business management (or similar) with deep knowledge and professional expertise in carbon emissions and sustainability. 4+ years experience in worldwide supply-chain management is a must.
• Experience implementing sustainability initiatives (focus on carbon and environmental topics) along the supply chain and an expert who brings knowledge of sustainable, innovative and circular processes/materials for textile, shoes and accessories
• Organizational and pragmatic approach with excellent analytical thinking and data management. Experience with compiling, connecting and analyzing data
Working in detail and autonomously. Organized, resolute, target-oriented. Proven stakeholder engagement, project management, and communication skills.
• A workplace run on trust, empowerment and feedback; positive, inspiring working atmosphere
• Competitive salary, employee share shop, 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, centrally located offices, public transport discounts, municipality services, great IT equipment, flexible working times, additional holidays and volunteering time off, free beverages and fruits, diverse sports and health offerings
• Mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts
• Relocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child rooms
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 20 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 42 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.