Sustainability Manager

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? Sonepar is looking for a Sustainability Manager reporting to the VP, General Counsel, Sustainability to help us achieve our sustainability goals and promote sustainability within our operations. In this role, you’ll be a key player in ensuring our commitment to environmental and social responsibility is not just a promise, but a reality.

You will provide sustainability insights for our operations and sales teams, support sustainability initiatives across the organization, manage emissions reporting and maintain critical data on third-party platforms, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist in implementation of emission-reduction initiatives.

This position is based in our Charleston, SC corporate office and is hybrid, with three days per week in office.

What You’ll Do

As a Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for a range of critical tasks, including:

Driving Internal Initiatives: You’ll help develop and implement sustainability initiatives across the organization, including efforts focused on emissions reduction, waste reduction, and efficient water and energy usage. You will also support our progress toward science-based emission-reduction targets and renewable energy goals.

Partner with Leadership, Operations, and Sales. Support local operations and sales personnel, as well as corporate leaders. Educate personnel on behaviors and tasks necessary for environmental compliance. Create environmental solutions to support business needs, identify environmental risks, and develop strategies to minimize their impacts. Manage the use of consultants to improve returns and minimize costs.

Supporting ESG and Reporting: You'll assist with data collection and calculations for key reports, including our annual CSR Report and GHG emissions reporting. You'll also coordinate responses to sustainability questionnaires and customer inquiries and develop new solutions for tracking and measuring our carbon emissions and sustainability data.

Ensure Regulatory & Compliance: You’ll stay aware of emerging regulatory requirements and advise on compliance and reporting obligations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a similar role.
• A passion for sustainability and ESG-related topics
• Applied knowledge of sustainability concepts, including GHG emissions, climate and ecosystem health, circular economy, and product transparency
• Outstanding team player, sense of humor, intellectual curiosity
• Ability to create a clear story out of complex data
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Moderate to high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Must be authorized to work for Sonepar in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Strongly Preferred

• A major in Sustainability Studies, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a similar field
• Knowledge of key sustainability certifications and databases

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility programs, Inventory Management Plans, US and EU regulatory frameworks, and climate risk assessments

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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