We seek only the best candidates who are passionate brand ambassadors and determined to contribute to our team's performance. We are always on the look-out for dedicated, fashion forward and like-minded individuals!
Apply now Job no: 996499
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne - CBD & Inner
Categories: Sourcing/Supply Chain
Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting opportunities available. We're looking for an experienced Sustainability Specialist to join the Country Road Group. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing strategic guidance to brands and business units on developing and implementing sustainable fibre, materials, and product design strategies. You'll guide compliance with sustainability claims, lead impact initiatives, and foster industry partnerships that are aligned with our Good Business Journey (GBJ) goals.
Key Accountabilities Support and advise the development of product strategies, roadmaps and KPIs for Country Road Group, aligned to the Good Business JourneyProvide ongoing advisory support to brands / BUs for sustainable product strategies, including supporting Sourcing team with traceability and standardsCo-ordinate and manage Group-wide projects and pilots relating to product sustainability and circularity initiativesMonitor industry, media, regulatory developments, including certification program revisions, and advise Country Road Group for strategic direction as appropriateDevelop resources and facilitate delivery of sustainable product and claims related educationContinuous research, benchmarking and identification of opportunities to collaborate and invest in best practice to support brand / BUs' sustainable product related goals and KPIsKey Capabilities Minimum 5 years' experience working in a sustainability related roleExperience with sustainable materials programs and certifications (e.g. Better Cotton, Leather Working Group, GOTS, Textile Exchange standards, Canopy, FSC, etc)Experience with and understanding of Australian greenwashing regulations and application to sustainability claims in the fashion industryExperience in buying or supply chain environment, with farm, fibre and factory knowledge, highly regardedExperience with development and implementation of strategy, project plans and internal communications plansCommercial acumen and experience implementing sustainable materials and product programs in a retail setting, highly regardedExperience working with management and influencing stakeholdersInterpersonal communication, relationship management, negotiation and people skillsAbility to build, sustain and influence relationshipsWhy work for CRG? The Country Road Group is one of Australasia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO.
Here are some of the great things we offer:
Generous employee discounts across our House of BrandsSeasonal clothing allowanceAn additional day of leave for your birthdayAn Industry leading Parental Leave ProgramFlexible working arrangements to support work/life balanceAnnual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our teamSupport community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility ProgramWe are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.Advertised: 23 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
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