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JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS

Sustainability Manager Nordics

Copenhagen

FULL TIME

October 10, 2024

Sustainability Manager Nordics

Marketing

Copenhagen

Full-time

Denmark

Job Description

Join us in brewing a more sustainable future.
Are you passionate about coffee and committed to making a positive impact on people, our planet, and the future of coffee and tea? As our Sustainability Manager for the Nordics, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our coffee business. You'll work closely with our Nordic teams to develop and implement sustainable practices that align with our global sustainability goals.
What you'll do:

Lead with purpose: Spearhead our sustainability initiatives in the Nordics, focusing on reducing our environmental footprint, supporting local communities, and sourcing responsibly.
Be a Nordic sustainability expert: Leverage your knowledge of the Nordic market to develop region-specific sustainability strategies together with your associate (our Nordic Sustainability Specialist)
Collaborate for impact: Work cross-functionally to drive sustainable practices across our supply chain and operations.
Inspire change: Communicate our sustainability story to internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute our Nordic sustainability strategy: Align sustainability goals with the company's overall objectives. Develop and implement strategies to communicate our sustainability story effectively to consumers, customers, partners, and other professional stakeholders.
Technical expertise: Provide guidance on products, packaging, packaging waste, coffee machines, and local supply chain for the purpose of becoming more sustainable. Represent JDE Peet’s as a technical expert externally towards trade associations.
Stakeholder management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including customers, retailers, NGOs, PROs, relevant authorities, and industry associations.
Brand positioning: Work with the marketing team to position JDE Peet’s and our product brands as the sustainability leader through effective storytelling and messaging. Educate customers about our sustainability initiatives and address their concerns. Develop customer-facing materials and tools to promote sustainable coffee consumption.
Market research: Stay up to date on sustainability trends, regulations, and consumer preferences. Identify opportunities to differentiate our brand through sustainable offerings.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including the global Sustainability team, supply chain, production, regulatory, sales and marketing, to ensure alignment on sustainability goals and initiatives.
Measurement and reporting: Track and report on sustainability performance metrics. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of sustainability initiatives on sales and brand reputation.
Facilitate the Nordic Sustainability Steering Committee, in close cooperation with key stakeholders.

What we're looking for:

A Nordic sustainability champion: Demonstrate deep knowledge of the Nordic region's environmental, social, and cultural landscape. Passionately drive positive change and promote sustainable practices in the Nordics.
A strong communicator: Proven ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and collaborate across diverse teams. Excellent networking skills and experience in influencing key decision-makers.
An expert in Packaging and Packaging Waste Legislation: Proven ability to ensure compliance, promote circularity, and engage with stakeholders.
An expert in EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): Deep understanding of the EUDR and its implications for supply chain management and corporate governance. Proven ability to ensure compliance with the regulation and create transparent, deforestation-free supply chains.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in a field which provides the necessary sustainability expertise.
Experience & Competencies: 4-6+ years of relevant sustainability management experience preferably from FMCG / Food experience. Preferably technical knowledge and expertise on one of the following areas: packaging (waste) reduction, CO2 emission reduction, and/or responsible sourcing. Fluency in English and one of the Nordic languages. Solid reporting and data analytics skills.

Why join us:
At JDE Peet’s we are acting intentionally to ensure every cup contributes to a better future. From farmers to consumers, we are championing an inclusive and regenerative ecosystem fuelled by our love for coffee and tea.

Make a difference: Be part of a journey to positively impact people, our planet and the future of coffee and tea.
Be part of a passionate team: Join a company that values sustainability and innovation.
Grow your career: Develop your skills and advance your career in a global organization.

Ready to brew a brighter future? Apply now!

Additional Information

Company Description
For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company. We are fuelled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future.
Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that collectively cover the entire category landscape led by leading brands in the Nordics such as Gevalia, Espresso House, Café Noir, L’OR, Senseo and Pickwick.
What’s it like to work at JDE?
We value Simplicity, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Discipline and Solidarity and every day we are passionate about creating amazing coffee moments together. We are proud of our passionate associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

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