The Sustainability Manager plays a key role in developing, leading, and executing the company’s strategic sustainability objectives.
A successful candidate in this role will have the ability to lead effectively across multiple functions of the business, including Sourcing, Raw Materials, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Product Development.
As well as partner with leadership levels to develop and execute Sustainability initiatives.
This role requires a deep understanding of ESG issues and challenges in the retail/apparel/consumer goods industry, you will have experience working in a global corporate environment, and have a history of driving impact and change.
The position reports to Director of Sourcing
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with the leadership team to develop Parachute’s sustainability strategy focused on responsible materials, climate & energy and ethical production.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and effective company advocate for sustainability policies, guidelines, and standards for the sourcing of Parachute private label product
- Develop and implement processes and programs to meet enterprise sustainability goals in partnership with cross-functional teams and key industry stakeholders
- Educate and engage employees and value chain partners on the company’s sustainability journey
- Manage the collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental impact data using company systems and industry-standard tools, such as the Higg Index tools
- Collaborate with suppliers and identify key opportunities to reduce environmental impacts of production
- Work with production facilities and external stakeholders to create and implement remediation plans and drive impact reduction
- Use data to track progress toward goals and report to stakeholders
- Maintain knowledge of best practices, trends, industry standards, consumer expectations, and legislative changes to educate internal teams, continually enhance program goals and processes, and drive positive impact
- Support engagement with industry associations, multi-stakeholder initiatives, peer companies, NGOs, and other stakeholders
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or sustainability, Master’s degree preferred
- Experience with the Climate Neutral program
- 5+ years of experience working in corporate sustainability
- Deep knowledge of sustainability issues in home furnishings, apparel, and/or consumer products industries
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate to all levels of management
- Proven experience in program development and implementation
- Demonstrated ability to influence, drive change, solve problems, and work collaboratively across functions and leadership levels
- Proven analytical skills, comfort with technology, and ability to utilize data for better decision making
- Strong project management and time management skills
What You’ll Get:
- Free bedding for a great night’s sleep, an awesome discount and $300 worth of free product a year!
- Health, dental and vision benefits with 100% employee coverage offering.
- Flexible vacation packages
- 401k
- Competitive salary and stock options
About Us
Our belief is that when we take care of our home, it takes care of us.
Home is an extension of the self.
It offers a sense of belonging and welcomes all with ease and warmth.
It’s where we recharge, wash off the day and rest up for tomorrow.
Home is the most comforting word there is.
That’s why they say there’s no place like it.
The unmistakable feeling of home is what inspired us to create Parachute.
To responsibly make essential, lasting items that transform a house into so much more.
Parachute was certified as a great place to work!
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Our Commitment to You
We believe in the power of a diverse workplace.
Which is why we are committed to actively recruiting and hiring people of all races, religions, colors, national origins, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, veteran statuses and disability statuses.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment by committing to diverse hiring practices, encouraging education and communication with a monthly D+I newsletter and building a D+I enrichment and training program.