What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Sustainable Materials Manager position at Oved Group?
Who We Are
o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40 years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA - a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.
About the Role
The Associate Sustainable Materials Manager will support the development and execution of sustainable material traceability across our global supply chain. This role is critical as we launch a new organically certified brand requiring rigorous compliance with global sustainability standards, including GOTS certification. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex, SKU-intensive documentation processes in a fast-paced environment.
How You'll Contribute
• Collect, verify, and maintain GOTS certificates across all tiers of the supply chain to ensure full organic cotton traceability.
• Manage Supima cotton traceability using the TextileGenesis platform.
• Oversee recycled material compliance, including understanding GRS/RCS certification standards and collecting and validating GRS/RCS Transaction Certificates (TCs) upon material arrival at factories.
• Trace supplier chains for Responsible Down Standard (RDS) materials.
• Maintain familiarity with Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) membership and sourcing principles.
• Ensure adherence to FTC Green Guides and support internal compliance with greenwashing regulations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainability claims are accurate and substantiated.
• Collect, organize, and maintain transaction certificates and related documentation for a high-volume, SKU-intensive product line.
• Develop and maintain systems for efficient storage, retrieval, and audit readiness of compliance records.
• Support audit preparation and responses related to sustainability certifications.
What You Bring to the Team
• 3 years of experience in sustainability, compliance, supply chain traceability, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of GOTS, GRS/RCS, RDS, BCI, and FTC Green Guides.
• Experience with TextileGenesis or similar traceability platforms preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a lean team structure with high accountability.
Why Join o5 group
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) company holidays.
• Commuter benefits.
• Hybrid/flexible schedule.
• Family-oriented culture.
• Responsibility & Sustainability — at o5 group this spans economic, social, and environmental impact.
Salary : $85,000 - $90,000