Sr. Sustainability Specialist, WW Sustainability

Amazon • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Join us at the forefront of Amazon's sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazon's long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. The Worldwide Environment team (focusing on waste, water, circularity and biodiversity) utilizes science-based approaches to lower Amazon’s environmental impact in the areas of waste, water, and biodiversity across the operations of our business units and products, making meaningful and measurable impacts in the communities in which we operate. We're seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability Specialist to drive critical waste reduction and circular solutions initiatives across our global operations. This strategic role will directly impact Amazon's environmental footprint across our fulfillment centers, transportation network, and retail operations. Working at the intersection of sustainability, operations, and innovation, you'll collaborate with senior leadership to develop and scale programs that revolutionize how Amazon manages waste and resources. You'll be responsible for creating and implementing frameworks that drive measurable environmental improvements while maintaining operational excellence across our worldwide facilities. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on global sustainability practices and diverse stakeholders across Amazon. A successful Sustainability Specialist must be able to work independently, be comfortable with ambiguity, and influence internal/external partners at all levels of the organization. About the team Diverse Experiences: World Wide Sustainability values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Inclusive Team Culture: It’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (inclusive diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth: We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Program management experience in sustainability or environmental initiatives
• Knowledge of data analytics with tools such as SQL, Quick-sight
• Excellence in written and verbal communication

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Experience leading waste management, circular economy, or environmental programs
• Knowledge of global environmental regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and influence skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and execution of waste prevention and diversion programs
• Work with diverse and senior stakeholders to develop, coordinate, and implement waste prevention and diversion frameworks into the business
• Use analytical tools to evaluate program impact and available data
• Own recommendations for sustainability-related solutions, including business cases to get buy-in from senior stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees