Job Description

Tasks

• You shall report functionally to the Global Head of Sustainability Services in Munich and regionally to Division Head for Product Services. You will focus on developing our product-related sustainability services together with the Business Development Lead. You will help build and ramp up services that support the Circular Economy of Products and lead the execution of these services with a team of specialists in the ASEAN region.
  • Manage product development and innovation projects in products sustainability from ideation, through product concept, Minimum Viable Products (MVP) development & piloting to product ramp-up (hand over to operations). Services include:
  • Recycled Content Verification
  • Product Life Cycle Assessment calculation and verification
  • Recyclability verification
  • Develop relevant tools to evaluate the client’s sustainability efforts and access the viability of sustainable goals and practices
  • Develop reports according to the relevant reporting standards to ascertain the integrity of traceability and emissions calculation of the projects
  • Develop relationships with thought-leaders in sustainability design in their relevant fields and collaborate with these organizations to advance sustainability in the sector.
  • Coordinate with the different internal technical and operational departments to go through the product development process
  • Establishing and maintaining the relevant sustainability technical knowledge by forging strong relationships with external experts, technical/scientific institutions, industrial associations, and regulatory authorities (government agencies, research institutes, pilot customers)
  • Arrange and maintain multiple projects along with priorities by using apt tools and methodologies and support a team of analysts with the delivery of projects, sustainability, and decarbonization solutions for clients.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Materials Science. Experience in professional service environment and project management in sustainability with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Comprehensive understanding and expertise on these key topics: climate change, resource efficiency, energy, carbon, sustainable materials, and circular economy of supply chains.
• Experience on products Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and related standards such as ISO 14044, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol.
• Technical knowledge on materials particularly polymers and bio-based materials, as well as waste management systems is a plus.
• Ability to communicate technical testing information, and deviations and troubleshoot remotely if necessary
• Open-minded, flexible, self-starter with a positive outlook