Ref #: 5581528 Department: Business Strategy City: New York State/Province: New York Country: United States Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62500 - $146000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities. Pay Range Max 146000 Pay Range Min 62500 Company Description Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. Position Overview Regional sustainability expert that drives progress in various sustainability initiatives in manufacturing supply chain in Americas.
Drive alignment on sustainability standards and expectations to suppliers with regional sourcing strategies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide sustainability subject matter expertise for in-region Higg FEM performance improvement, ZDHC implementation, and other program implementation covering energy, GHG, water, wastes and chemicals impact areas in Americas regionManage and drive post-assessment supplier engagement, in partnership with regional Sourcing team and leadership to deliver tangible performance improvements in all aspects of supplier sustainability KPIs. Deliver individual and/or group follow ups, site visits, trainings, webinars, on-site and off-site capability building initiatives for Americas suppliers for sustainability topics. Regular engagement with cross functional teams and leadership of regional Sourcing, as well as suppliers and external partners to drive alignment, integration, and progress towards RL supply chain sustainability goals Monitor and follow up supplier sustainability performance through direct data collection, internal tools, industry tools, and supplier scorecard, in close partnership with regional Sourcing. Identify and deliver in-region supplier capability building opportunities and deployment strategies, partnering closely across the broader global Sustainability and Sourcing teams, as well as external organizations. Experience, Skills & Knowledge Solid experience in apparel, textile, and leather supply chain/manufacturing sustainabilitySolid understanding in and passion for environmental sustainability issues and impact measurement. Subject matter expertise in energy, GHG, water, wastes and chemicals impact areas in manufacturing industryBachelor’s or advanced degree in relevant topics i.e. environmental science, industrial engineering, chemistry, sustainable development, and/or energy managementAccustomed to working in a global, diverse, and dynamic cross-functional environmentExceptional collaboration and communication (and presentation) skillsEstablished network of industry stakeholders in the regionFluency in regional language i.e. Spanish (verbal and written), and strong verbal and written EnglishAdvanced experience with MS Office applicationsRalph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.