Carbon Neutrality Specialist

American Honda Motor Company•Torrance, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! JOB PURPOSE Developing and executing product and business strategy in a world of rapid technological and social change requires a highly capable, highly knowledgeable, and highly engaged team. The Sustainability and Business Development Business Unit is tasked with attaining Honda's sustainability and decarbonization goals across our entire value chain. To achieve this vision, Honda needs to ensure that all of our energy use across Scopes 1, 2, 3 comes from zero carbon sources. The Carbon Neutrality Specialist is responsible for driving activity to achieve carbon neutrality across the Honda supplier, dealer, and logistics networks, with direction from senior team members. Carbon neutrality across these areas of the business will incorporate a mix of renewable energy, energy efficiency, fuel source switching, and partner education. This position maintains close relationships with Regional Planning, Supplier Sustainability, Logistics groups, and external advisors to ensure activity aligns with the company goal of carbon neutrality. Additionally, in coordination with the other business units, this role is responsible for assisting with the development of roadmaps and driving activity for target achievement. The CN Specialist also supports in the enhancement of existing programs that contribute to the Supplier, Dealer, and Logistics decarbonization roadmaps

Requirements

BS/BA in engineering, sustainability, business, or equivalent work experience
0-3 years general experience in the supply chain, sustainability, and/or manufacturing industries
Knowledge of Honda operations - planning, R D manufacturing, sales, quality, service, and customer support is preferred
Ability to comprehend, identify and analyze policies that influence business strategies.
Strong presentation skills and confidence in interacting with all levels of management.
Strong communication skills (written, verbal and visual) including report and proposal preparation.
Strong problem-solving & analytical skills
Strong planning and scheduling capabilities with strong customer orientation focus

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree is a plus
Knowledge of Honda operations - planning, R D manufacturing, sales, quality, service, and customer support is preferred

Responsibilities

Logistics Supplier Green Excellence Program With direction from the Sr. Specialist, functions as program/project advisor and drive implementation of the developed roadmap through the Honda Logistics Green Excellence Program
Data Collection and Validation Partner with key stakeholders across the North American region to facilitate the collection of complete and accurate activity data for GHG reporting Coordinate with partners in Global Office in Japan to consolidate and verify data for public sustainability reporting
Conduct research on emerging technologies and programs to implement within Sustainability and Business Development group business scope including enhancements to the Supplier, Dealer, and Logistics Carbon Neutrality Programs
Dealer Carbon Neutrality Program Enhance the Green Dealer Program to drive activity towards dealer carbon neutrality and provide support to the program owner and renewable energy procurement leader
Support the Sr. Specialist on logistics decarbonization roadmap development and execution of related projects
Drive activity through participation within working groups of the North American Environmental Committee

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Paid Overtime
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development Programs
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs