Manager, Field Operations - Sustainable Sourcing

PURPOSE

A key player in Global Sourcing is driving the vision to become the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.
Support execution of Sourcing Sustainability programs, guide facilities based on adidas sustainability policies and requirements to achieve targets.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation of Sourcing Sustainability programs, focus on Environmental and Traceability aspects in compliance with relevant regulations and requirements
• Guide facilities to understand and comply with adidas sustainability policies, requirements. Provide technical support and ensure facilities meet all Sourcing Sustainability program requirements and targets.
• Track, analyse facilities’ performance, and provide guidance on non-compliance case and further drive improvement.
• Ensure suppliers’ awareness and readiness on Sourcing Sustainability programs
• Ensure annual verification through a due diligence approach, including onsite verification and documentation check.
• Identify risks and offer recommendations based on legal obligations, strategic commitments or adidas requirements.
• Provide insights on Sourcing Sustainability programs to stakeholders to refine programs and system development.
• Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing & Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements, while managing the relevant processes internally and externally.
• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong business acumen, analytics, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Solid knowledge on environmental laws, regulations and management systems including ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9000, etc.
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and verbal English, any other regional (Asia Pacific) language is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or above in BSc Environmental Science or other related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing environmental related aspects, with solid experience in apparel or footwear is preferred
• At least 3 years’ experience in environmental audit or assessment