Sustainability Coordinator | Junior

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We are currently looking for a hands-on sustainability coordinator to support our European Sustainability Team in reaching its targets. Samsonite has the ambition to become the most sustainable lifestyle bag & luggage company in the world. In this role, you will coordinate & support key sustainability projects in Europe that are going beyond the product.

In this role, you become part of the Product Development & Innovation Team located in Oudenaarde, but will work closely together with all departments in Europe. You’ll report to the VP Research Innovation & Development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Closely follow up key sustainability projects that go beyond the product.
  • Packaging – supporting in drafting a sustainable packaging strategy with clear guidelines – aligned with EU regulations & plastic tax.
  • Packaging – re-thinking our packaging from scratch including material selection, new designs, setting up partnerships.
  • Certifications – researching best in class eco-certifications that can be European, but preferably globally applied. Collect certifications requests from the different countries – wholesale/retailers. Set-up pilot programs for certification of key collections.
  • FAQ list for sustainability – collect all questionnaires coming from different countries – wholesale / retailers and draft a FAQ list with standardized answers for the countries to support them in answering in a consistent way on a European level.
• Support the European Sustainability Committee in organizing meetings, drafting agenda & sending out meeting minutes.
• Collect small sustainability actions in all departments.

Geboden wordt

You will become part of an international group, which is performing strongly and is a global leader in its field.

Samsonite is offering you an attractive remuneration package, in accordance with your experience and profile, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a truly international context that is in constant development.

Profiel kandidaat

• Have a degree in sustainability management or similar.
• Have a passion for sustainability in its different aspects – going from product to packaging, logistics, take back, recycling, design for disassembly, ecosystems, etc.
• Be a strong team player.
• Have a hands-on mentality to getting things done.
• Be pro-active and show strong problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy working together with different departments.
• Be methodical, logical and detail oriented.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Have an excellent command of English.

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Synoniemen jobtitel

sustainability