Sustainability Specialist
About The Position
This role oversees the factory social responsibility program for Brand Managed vendors and has ownership in managing remediation and capacity building at factories to impact long-term improvements. The Sustainability Specialist will promote awareness of Williams Sonoma’s social compliance program expectations to Brand Merchants, vendor local country teams, and our factories through regular trainings and communications. This role will build effective relationships with external and internal business partners with the goal of having the most optimized and sustainable supply chain across the region. The Sustainability Specialist supports the social impact manager with the implementation of worker wellbeing programs in the market.
Requirements
- Embodies the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
- A true passion for Corporate Social Responsibility
- Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware.
- Influences key members of an organization at all levels.
- Possesses a personalized engaging style with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrates a creative, energetic and motivated spirit.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Studies or a related field
- 2 years or above experience in the field of social responsibility either at an audit firm or a retailer (auditing, developing or enforcing implementation)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong information-seeking skills and a drive to make things happen
- Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
- Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources
- Fluency in English & Vietnamese
- Proficiency in Windows XP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
Responsibilities
- Execute WSI’s social responsibility program across vendor and factories
- Monitor and manage factory remediation plans and provide the expertise and support needed to enable sustained improvements
- Ensure vendors meet social compliance and worker wellbeing goals
- Delivery of key training to factories and local country teams to increase education and awareness on WSI social responsibility protocols and expectations
- Build effective relationships with in-country office teams to solicit their commitment and support to impact improvements at partner factories
- Act as a local law expert for factories and in-country teams to provide guidance and direction on adhering to the local law requirements
- Research and recommend CSR best practices within the industry/region to share with factories as well as internally to continuously improve WSI social responsibility program
- Escalate potential crisis situations to management, as appropriate
- Manage regular reporting requirements as directed by management
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
