Sustainability Lead, Asia Pacific

Zespri (Tokyo, 日本) フォロー 19日前

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Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

What's the role?

The objective of the Sustainability Lead role is to influence and drive the environmental and social dimensions into business strategies through engagement and collaboration with the in market leadership team. The Sustainability Lead influences APAC senior management to ensure the effective implementation of projects defined annually by the global sustainability team.

This is a nine month fixed-term contract.

Responsibilities include:

1. Drive internal action & engagement

Influence and drive business strategies that reflect social and environmental priorities in APAC markets (Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia) by developing strong relationships with key business leaders (supply chain, marketing & brand, sales and market insights)
Set up and manage strong sustainability multifunctional forums and networks within the APAC region, connected with global sustainability networks to align on key strategic choices, review progress and address barriers to drive stakeholder engagement and internal / external communication programs.
Ensure the buy-in of in-market leads to deliver on global plans.

2. Lead end-to-end Sustainability Projects

Project-manage projects defined by the global sustainability team and the ones specifically originated in the region that align to Zespri’s priorities. Projects may fall under but not exclusively under climate, packaging, and social responsibility.
Ensure accountability in the market leadership to ensure the project delivery and overcome barriers along the project cycle.

3. Communications & external engagement

Develop and implement engagement plans with customers to inform about progress and to recruit allies to work with us in the areas that are material to the business This includes the adaptation and creation of locally relevant assets.
Develop a network of stakeholders that provide platforms to tell our environmental and social story and that support the projects we do locally.
Drive our communication strategy across stakeholders, create communication assets and shape tactics to communicate through our Brand, Markets and Corporate organizations
Leverage internal capabilities and conduct pan-regional trends research to maximize opportunities, achieve agility in all sustainability matters and challenges.

4. Reporting on performance to the business & externally

Establish regional KPIs aligned to global objectives and key measures. Replicate the global reporting framework into regional processes and practices.
Competitive intelligence as COE in the region – gather knowledge and insights on commitments and action plans of our competitors to learn and step up our sustainability plans and vision.
Identify areas of risk and work with the global teams to develop standby statements and contingency plans.

Who are you?

The Sustainability Lead will be an individual who empowers action, ensuring alignment identifies risk and opportunities deriving from policies and market trends on environmental and social areas. The successful candidate will have:

Passion for sustainability and a desire to have an impact with global food systems
At least five years’ experience of building strategies and plans that involve a wide range of stakeholders (internal and/or external), and delivering on them (a plus if in sustainability).
Understanding of “market side” of a FMCG multinational company, especially trade marketing and sales operations.
Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams.
Capability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
Superior analytical, written, and verbal visionary communication skills being able to take a message across a broad range of disciplines from technical and compliance, to sales, to executives.
Excellent project management skills.
Experience working across cultures, including proficiency in English within a business environment (spoken and written) due to the nature of the role
Bachelors or Masters degree.

Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

Competitive overall remuneration package
FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
Group Medical Insurance benefits.

Apply Now! Applications close 30 May 2024.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com.