Sustainability Manager

Bunzl Career • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

Bunzl North America is looking for a Sustainability Manager to support the sustainability team in St. Louis, MO. Bunzl is hiring a Business Analyst to support the Sustainability team. This role will support the delivery of our sustainability value proposition by building product data models, analyzing data and creating tailored reports for customers with actionable insights and product transition plans. Sustainability at Bunzl Bunzl is a leader in the transition to a more sustainable and equitable future. Sustainability is a key strategic priority at Bunzl, and we have directed our efforts into four areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact: providing alternative product and packaging solutions; acting on climate change; ensuring responsible supply chains; and investing in our people. Bunzl is uniquely placed to support customers with their sustainability programs, helping them to achieve their targets and meet the requirements of legislation. Our sustainability solutions and expert teams are a value-added service for our customers that is distinctly tailored to the distribution industry, setting us well ahead of the competition and delivering unmatched expertise and impact. Responsibilities This role will work with the Sr. Manager to deliver our value proposition effectively to our customers and there are three key responsibilities for this role:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, business analytics or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate business setting.
• Advanced Excel and data analytics skills.
• Strong, proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• A self-starter with the ability to prioritize stakeholder inquiries and projects to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Curiosity and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments and has great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• A keen interest in sustainability or sustainability / ESG experience.
• Power BI experience.
• Experience in category management or working with category managers.
• Experience in packaging, product development and/or lifecycle assessments.
• Knowledge of standard industry practices in sustainable packaging and/or sustainable products.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement Engage with customers to understand their perspectives, inform product decisions and convert sales to products that meet their needs.
• Create a new process to respond to customer sustainability inquiries in a timely manner.
• Develop, maintain or adapt existing tools to assess the sustainability impact of product portfolios and align products with legislation.
• Create powerful customer reports, dashboards and presentations to show the value of embedding sustainability practices and products into customers’ businesses.
• Data Analysis and Planning Support customer product data reporting requests.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover insights that inform product improvements, customer engagement strategies, and business growth opportunities.
• Create clear, actionable transition plans to support product evolution, sunsetting, and migration, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum value for customers.
• Track and report on progress toward sustainability goals and key performance indicators.
• Internal Engagement Advise Bunzl businesses on sustainability standards and regulations throughout the product development and selection process.
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues in ESG reporting, category management, marketing, and sales teams to deliver the objectives above.

Benefits

• Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
• Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

What This Job Offers

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