Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2023, the company’s net sales totaled EUR 174 million and comparable operating profit margin was 18.4 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 35 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 470 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com

We are looking for an experienced and development oriented
Sustainability Manager
to join our Business Development & Transformation team in Helsinki HQ.
In this role you will work to ensure that Marimekko’s products are manufactured in accordance with Marimekko values and responsible sourcing principles. You will maintain and develop Marimekko’s due diligence system related to human rights, social responsibility and environment, and develop Marimekko’s supply chain transparency.
In addition, you will be actively managing and developing Marimekko’s sustainability agenda and support in the implementation of our sustainability strategy.
You will collaborate across teams to manage our cross-functional sustainability journey and related internal processes. You will work as a team with other sustainability managers as well as communication experts. You will also work closely especially with Marimekko’s supply chain organization as well as support the design and product development teams.
This is a full-time and permanent position in which you will report to the Chief Business Development Officer. The role will be based at the Marimekko headquarters in Helsinki. Stockholm and Copenhagen can be also considered as a base for the role (requires some commuting to Helsinki).
Main responsibilities:

• Contribute to Marimekko sustainability strategy work as a key sustainability expert
• Ensure and advance both social and environmental responsibility in our supply chain e.g. by eveloping Marimekko’s due diligence system and relevant tools & guidelines to ensure sustainable sourcing (e.g. Supplier Code of Conduct and Product Policy updates and implementation)
  • developing Marimekko’s human rights and environmental due diligence processes
  • managing supplier audits & corrective actions and supplier questionnaires, and
  • acting as one of the contact points for our Supply chain organization and sourcing network
• Follow up the development of sustainability reporting and other relevant regulation as well as drive development projects related to these
• Manage and execute sustainability reporting (rotating reporting related responsibilities within the team)
• Manage Marimekko’s sustainability related material certificate systems
• Support communications and marketing teams in sustainability communication (e.g. Marimekko.com, corporate website on sustainability as well as consumer, media, investor and NGO inquiries)
• Produce relevant and understandable analytics to support our decision-making

In order to succeed in the role, you have:

• a relevant Master’s degree
• at least 5 years’ experience in the field of sustainability management in a similar senior role (especially in the human rights and supply chain context) – ideally within an international consumer/retail/brand company or within a sustainability consulting
• ideally experience from sustainability communications
• industry and relevant material knowledge (especially related to textiles) - seen as an advantage
• environmental expertise - seen as an advantage
• strong analytical skills (incl. Excel) with ability to present data and insights effectively
• strong project management and communication skills
• ability to make things happen in good spirit by inspiring and getting everyone on board
• ability to work under pressure and in a flexible manner

We value a diverse workforce – Marimekko’s culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion, and cherishing diversity. At Marimekko we encourage people to be themselves. We believe in fairness and doing things together, using common sense and finding joy in our work. If you connect with these values and have the right background, we will offer you a unique opportunity to work in an exciting international business environment with an iconic Finnish brand.
To apply, please send your application in English, including your CV and cover letter with salary expectations via our career site https://company.marimekko.com/careers
We will start the interviews already during the application period so we would love to hear from you as soon as possible, but no later than Monday 7th of October 2024.
For more information about the role, please contact Riika Wikberg, Chief Business Development Officer (+358 9 758 71) on Friday 27th of Sept or Thursday 3rd of October at 11-13 Helsinki time or Friday 4th of October at 14-16 Helsinki time.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Marimekko's culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation.

Marimekko is ranked as the 3rd Most Attractive Employer in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking. Marimekko is also the 4th most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students.