Circularity and Supply Chain Manager (Hybrid)

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

5d•$102,220 - $133,194•Hybrid

About The Position

At United, we take bold action. And our Government, Corporate and Environmental Affairs team are the driving force behind our efforts to make change happen! By working closely with the US government and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts, our Corporate and Government Affairs team represents United on public policy and legislative issues. And our Environmental Affairs team is equally working hard to shape an environmentally sustainable future. Together these teams advocate for a cleaner, safer, and more optimistic future for our airline, our employees, and the millions of customers we serve all around the globe. This role serves as a valuable asset among a team of diverse professionals with the collective objective to drive a culture of sustainability excellence and to further our corporate goal of Net Zero by 2050. Direct the strategic operation and development of enterprise-wide environmental and sustainability management programs and tools to support the priorities of United's environmental and sustainability strategy. Drive significant progress in modernization of our supply chain and circularity programs to further embed ESG and responsible due diligence practices. Responsible for administering and overseeing United's circularity and supply chain programs across the enterprise. Develop and implement new sustainability processes and tools in line with United’s corporate project approvals and execution process. Support other job duties as required. Supply chain – Work with United’s Procurement department to embed sustainability and environmental criteria into current procurement processes and into each step of responsible sourcing, contracting, and supplier management. Develop and implement governance and compliance management processes/tools to enable compliant United due diligence disclosures as required by local, federal, and international regulations. Circularity – Develop and implement processes to baseline materials, packaging, waste, and recycling practices against relevant regulations. Strategize with waste management stakeholders across the enterprise to implement an effective waste management inventory process. Work with various United business owners and departments to help identify waste minimization and diversion opportunities for self- implementation. Provide subject matter expertise to airport operations teams, Catering, and Hospitality departments on waste reduction/minimization strategies and technologies. Strategize to develop, implement and steward waste minimization and circularity goals across the enterprise to support United’s ongoing sustainability commitment. Sustainable Products - Monitor single use plastics (SUP) and extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations to identify mitigation and compliance strategies including product replacement and end-of-life alternatives. Collaborate with United’s Hospitality and Clubs organizations to develop a dynamic EPR inventory and strategy for product replacement. Support Government Affairs in advocacy work for emerging EPR and SUP regulations to minimize United’s exposure and risk. Professional Development and Leadership - Establish individual goals that align with departmental goals. Use technical knowledge and experience to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s objectives and initiatives. Be solution-oriented and committed to creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Be accountable for providing transparent communication to environmental affairs team members, stakeholders (internal and external), customers and United Leadership. Model integrity, possess self-awareness and foster an environment of accountability. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies/policy or related area
3+ years of job experience with environmental regulations, sustainability best management practices, supply chain, and circularity programs.
Experience developing and managing circularity programs including Life Cycle Analyses
Experience developing and implementing sustainable supply chain programs
Experience with procurement and supplier ESG best practices
Experience managing waste minimization and/or recycling programs
Knowledge of waste management/minimization regulations and technologies
Strong project management skills with experience in driving project deliverables and timelines
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Strong presentation skills, with experience communicating to senior leadership and/or external audiences
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead cross-divisional teams towards collective solutions
Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and PowerPoint
Ability to travel 20% of the time
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Master’s degrees in business or environmental management or related area
Strong experience in sustainability program management and quality control
Experience working in highly collaborative settings preferred
Leadership and people management experience preferred
Knowledge of airline practices and operational procedures
Knowledge of aviation industry and aviation related environmental sustainability rules, supply chain programs, and best management practices
Knowledge of airline practices and operational procedures as well as legal environmental (compliance) and disclosure obligations

Responsibilities

Administering and overseeing United's circularity and supply chain programs across the enterprise.
Developing and implementing new sustainability processes and tools in line with United’s corporate project approvals and execution process.
Working with United’s Procurement department to embed sustainability and environmental criteria into current procurement processes and into each step of responsible sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
Developing and implementing governance and compliance management processes/tools to enable compliant United due diligence disclosures as required by local, federal, and international regulations.
Developing and implementing processes to baseline materials, packaging, waste, and recycling practices against relevant regulations.
Strategizing with waste management stakeholders across the enterprise to implement an effective waste management inventory process.
Working with various United business owners and departments to help identify waste minimization and diversion opportunities for self- implementation.
Providing subject matter expertise to airport operations teams, Catering, and Hospitality departments on waste reduction/minimization strategies and technologies.
Strategizing to develop, implement and steward waste minimization and circularity goals across the enterprise to support United’s ongoing sustainability commitment.
Monitoring single use plastics (SUP) and extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations to identify mitigation and compliance strategies including product replacement and end-of-life alternatives.
Collaborating with United’s Hospitality and Clubs organizations to develop a dynamic EPR inventory and strategy for product replacement.
Supporting Government Affairs in advocacy work for emerging EPR and SUP regulations to minimize United’s exposure and risk.
Establishing individual goals that align with departmental goals.
Using technical knowledge and experience to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s objectives and initiatives.
Being solution-oriented and committed to creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Being accountable for providing transparent communication to environmental affairs team members, stakeholders (internal and external), customers and United Leadership.
Modeling integrity, possessing self-awareness and fostering an environment of accountability.
Performing other duties as assigned.