Key Responsibilities :
- Co-ordinate the implementation of the Sustainable Chemicals Management Program across the country, including training, verification, waste water testing, performance tracking and corrective action plan management (initial focus on hazardous chemicals, gradually expanding to water consumption, water pollution and energy consumption)
- Provide regular progress reports on the status of chemical management and environmental performance
Key Performance Indicators
Provide practical recommendations on how to improve the environmental performance of C&A’s supplychain leading to the elimination of hazardous chemicals.
Support supply chain traceability in coordination with cross-functional departmentsEngage in capacity building activities with the wet processing facilities to drive environmental performanceforward.
Support factories to implement agreed carbon and water reduction targetsManage relationships with local 3rd party verification and testing service providers as well as local / globalconsultants on specific projects.
Co-ordinate environmental activities with the local / global Sourcing team, collaborating to driveimprovements in C&A supply chain
Work with the local Quality team to support on any RSL and related MRSL issues to ensure chemicalcompliance of final products
Frequent domestic travel is requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Strong chemical and technical textile manufacturing knowledge is essentialPrior experience reducing environmental impacts up the supply chain, particularly in manufacturing oftextiles
Knowledge and experience of carbon reduction opportunities and possibilities in the supply chainObservant and very attentive to detailsStrong team playerKnowledge on programs leading the elimination of hazardous chemicals in supply chainExcellent communication & training skills, time management / project management skillsExcellent assessment and report writing / reviewing skills in English and in the relevant local language(s)Strong analytical kills, demonstrating self-reliance with go-get attitude and ability to structure workefficiently
Knowledge of sustainability best practices in textile manufacturing and RSL / MRSL implementation.Can act independently whilst keeping close alignment to the Environmental team.Good command of both spoken and written English requiredHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience
5+ years of working experience, in environmental auditing or in manufacturing processes at / fabric mill / dye house .