Sustainability Manager

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AB InBev India is looking to hire Manager - Sustainability for its Procurement & Sustainability team based out of Bangalore .

Primary Purpose of the Role :

Drive and support in defining the strategy & execution for Sustainability at BU India, both internally and externally. They will lead water stewardship, Climate action, Smart Agriculture and Circular packaging initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

1.Drive and execute strategic sustainability initiatives

Drive cross-functional PMOs for other pillars of our Sustainability initiatives – including (but not limited to) packaging and carbon emissions.

Driving water-shed projects around critical breweries, manage external stakeholders (NGOs, implementation partners etc.) working on watershed development projects for the company.

Co-ordinate and work shoulder to shoulder with the plant teams to closely monitor the progress.

2.Influence and manage key stakeholders

Coordinate with cross-functional teams for leading impact-driven special projects, towards achieving sustainable development of farmers and our own supply-chain security.

Serve as the internal leader and go-to expert for sustainability in India, monitoring emerging trends, programs and issues, and communicating and educating others on sustainability topics

3.Driving internal and external working groups

Collaborate with start-ups to solve the sustainability challenges in our business and implement pilots with start-ups.

Coordinate and lead internal colleague driven committees working on sustainability.

Reviewing and monitoring carbon emissions across our value chain, develop roadmaps for reduction of carbon emission and implement the action plans by coordination with colleagues and external suppliers.

Leveraging Communications and the creative teams for ensuring efficient internal & external communication practices are put in place.

4.Monitoring and Review

Measure and monitor progress against sustainability strategies, objectives, and performance targets.

This would be applicable for all projects mentioned above, and any others that would come up as a strategic priority during the year.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Education :

• Master’s degree or higher (preferably in Environmental Management / MBA from top-tier B-Schools)

Skills / Knowledge :

Having a keen eye on the latest innovations and breakthroughs affecting our supply chain efficiency

Excellent communication skills : written, verbal and presentation

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Strong people skills and ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders with a change-agent mindset

Ability to differentiate between conflicting priorities and issues to identify underlying causes

Networking skills in terms of connections in start-up communities / accelerators is preferred

Prior experience in sustainability / external stakeholder engagement / knowledge of plant operations and supply chain is preferred

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively

Consistently attribute company values in all interactions with associates and customers

Essential computer operating skills – including MS-Office applications and most importantly an eye for detail in creative-creation

Personal Attributes :

High energy

Solution-oriented and positive attitude

Exceptional customer orientation

Fast-mover, quick to adapt

Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment

Integrity and professionalism

And above all of this, an undying love for beer!

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