Manager Sustainability IMEA/SEA

YOUR ROLE

• You will be part of the Consumer Goods Adhesives team serving customer across the FMCG industries of a.o. food & beverage, eCommerce, personal care & hygiene, footwear and fashion
• Own the regional implantation of the business unit’s global sustainability strategy taking regional circumstances into consideration and drive execution
• Create a plan with detailed, measurable targets and tangible deliverables for the defined region, around all relevant sub-markets and in line with customers´ goals and targets
• Take ownership of the commercialization of our sustainability positive portfolio incl. build up and progression of customer project pipeline
• Be the “Go-To” person for all functions regarding sustainability topics within the region, partnering with the commercial teams to drive relevant conversations and product introductions with our customers
• Work closely across the division of Packaging and Consumer Goods adhesives with assigned experts on topics such as carbon footprint, co-innovation in product design, circularity and recyclability being their regional counterpart.
• Identify market, industry and regulatory trends in the region to drive our today´s sustainable portfolio and innovate on future solutions
• Educate customers & regional organization on business opportunities & general concepts related to sustainability
• Engage and communicate with external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, and NGOs, on sustainability issues and opportunities, as well as take care of regional advocacy in alignment with global experts.
• Translate regional regulations & market trends into customer needs.
• This position reports directly to the Global Head of Sustainability Consumer Goods Adhesives.
  

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelors’ degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, business administration or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, marketing, or business development, and ideally directly connected to sustainability management, preferably in a large and complex organization
• Demonstrated leadership, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive change and innovation
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels
• Strong passion for sustainability issues and trends, and the ability to translate them into business opportunities and solutions
• Fluency in English

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.