Knowledge, Environmental Stewardship Specialist Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The environmental specialist is responsible for the local coordination of the Sustainable Chemical Management (SCM) program and execution of the environmental strategy, which contains carbon emissions and water usage as well. The objective of the SCM and Environmental program is to develop management capabilities, with a focus on chemicals management, climate change, wastewater, and water usage of strategic processing facilities (fabric mills/dye houses, laundries, and printers) in C&A's supply chain. Key Responsibilities: • Co-ordinate the implementation of the Sustainable Chemicals Management Program across the countr,y including trainings, verifications, wastewater testing, performance tracking and corrective action plan management (initial focus on hazardous chemicals, gradually expanding to water consumption, water pollution, and energy consumption) • Provide regular progress reports on the status of chemical management and environmental performance Key Performance Indicators • Provide practical recommendations on how to improve the environmental performance of C&A's supply chain leading to the elimination of hazardous chemicals. • Support supply chain traceability in coordination with cross-functional departments • Engage in capacity-building activities with the wet processing facilities to drive environmental performan forward. • Support factories to implement agreed carbon and water reduction targets • Manage relationships with local 3rd-party verification and testing service providers as well as local /global consultants on specific projects. • Co-ordinate environmental activities with the local/global Sourcing team, collaborating to drive improvements in C&A supply chain • Work with the local Quality team to support on any RSL and related MRSL issues to ensure chemical compliance of final products • Frequent domestic travel is required. Key Relationships: • Social Supply Chain Team (SSC) • Quality • Sourcing • Verification bodies, other external stakeholders, knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Strong chemical and technical textile manufacturing knowledge is essential. • Prior experience reducing environmental impacts up the supply chain, particularly in Manufacturing of textiles • Knowledge and experience of carbon reduction opportunities and possibilities in the supply chain • Observant and very attentive to details • Strong team player • Knowledge on programs leading the elimination of hazardous chemicals in the supply chain • Excellent communication & training skills, time management/project management skills • Excellent assessment and report writing/reviewing skills in English and in the relevant local language(s) • Strong analytical skills, demonstrating self-reliance with a go-getter attitude and ability to structure work efficiently • Knowledge of sustainability best practices in textile manufacturing and RSL/MRSL implementation. • Can act independently while keeping close alignment with the environmental team. • Good command of both spoken and written English required. • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: • Education in chemistry (preferred), environmental engineering, textile engineering • 3+ years of working experience, in environmental auditing or in manufacturing processes at /fabric mill/ dye house
The core purpose of this role lies in supporting and implementing sourcing analytics and business processes within the organisation. By comprehensively understanding the intricacies of our business processes, the role aims to identify areas for enhancement, thereby streamlining and optimising operational workflows. Moreover, a pivotal component involves close collaboration with internal users, process owners, third-party vendors, and various stakeholders. This engagement ensures seamless project execution and task completion, fostering a collaborative environment that drives efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Key Responsibilities : Design and develop reports and support ad-hoc data analysis. Convert unstructured data into business information. Collect data from various sources, structure unstructured data, and transform it into meaningful business information. Gather requirements from stakeholders and propose visualization Understand business processes, source systems, and connect them for analysis. Develop documentation, PowerPoint presentations, and user training materials. Support regular generation of standard reports and scheduled jobs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and detail-oriented approach. Good communication, writing, and presentation skills. Strong common sense and business acumen. Ability to analyse data statistically, present key findings, and articulate recommendations. Capability to transform data into business insights using storytelling techniques and visualization tools like PowerPoint. Creativity in designing and implementing data visualization pages. Profound knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, Python, VBA, BI tools, RPA, Sharepoint, O365 apps, database design, and metadata. A solid understanding of business processes and the interdependencies of data.
Ensure smooth order processing and coordinate commercial activities and manage the implementation process of production. Key Responsibilities: Work towards the coordination of daily operational activities in supplier sourcing, fabric development, sample development, costing package preparation. Support the Senior Merchandiser or Merchandiser in communication of product requirements to all concerned parties and support the management process to meet expected requirements. Work with the Senior Merchandisers or Merchandisers to prepare required reports. Manage and complete all required documentation, filing work and system data entry accurately and efficiently. Arrange sample dispatch to required recipients eg: Buying, Product Development teams and Suppliers Manage production process to meet quantity, quality, order specification and delivery date requirement. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experienced in the buying /sourcing markets Understanding of the local sourcing market and processes Has product knowledge / experience Good communicator, detail minded. cost conscious Is a quick learner Is bright, intelligent and analytical Is a good team player Good command of spoken and written English required. Proficiency in Microsoft office
Drive the C&A quality message in our materials supply chain through the application of their knowledge on material processes. To be the essential internal color business partner, representing the color team to deliver timely solutions to queries, support lab dip approvals and become the expert on color for that team, and industry best practices in order to achieve the C&A Brand requirements for our customers. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate lab dip submissions and ensure accurate and timely review and 1st bulk solid/piece dyed materials visually and/or digitally against standard and/or approved lab dip to the specified C&A color process. Investigate and solve all color process related enquiries and issues. Ensure that raw materials of the product comply with C&A requirements on quality, safety, test performance throughout C&A supply chain. Frequent supplier/mill visits and monitoring bulk fabric production consistency and troubleshoot where necessary. Establish C&A Fabric Technical Manual and all relevant SOPs throughout the supply chain. Investigate the root cause of quality non-conformity, implement action plan with supplier/mill and continue follow up to secure correct process and quality.Collaborate with suppliers/mills, quality team, Product Development and Design to identify and solve color approval issues. Involvement in fabric development process and provide technical support to achieve correct quality and secure test. Provide advice on process improvement when required. Manage business needs by preparing and scheduling meetings, presentations and workshops. Collaborate with internal Quality Team and ensure working processes and functions are aligned globally.Analyze the testing results, report them and improve fabric performanceand manage the color projects and implementation of new color technologies & processes relevant to the business. Drive relevant projects (when expertise is required), Collaborate with cross functional teams e.g. Raw Material, Sourcing, Product Development and Sustainability team to actively participate in value driven activities and manage and deliver business strategy to reach color and business objectives within the team Analyze and maintain color data/results, evaluate suppliers/mills color performance and engage with mills to drive color approval to a right-first-time approach. Maintain close connection with C&A authorized 3 rd party services provider and conduct audits for mills and labs. Establish and maintain close working relationship with market leaders in the field of dyes/textile chemicals in order to promote constant improvement. Key Relationships: Sourcing, Raw Materials, Design, Product Development, Sustainability. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills and Good (industry) knowledge of Color, Color Theory, colorimetry, textiles and dyeing/printing processes. Should appear with Munsell 100 Hue test report (done by supervision of any recognized company) shared in advance. Good working knowledge of fabrics, garments, and the associated best practice in color. Excellent communication skills, including written, spoken English and presentation skills Experience working with, or for, European/USA retailers. Good organizational skills with attention to detail combined with efficient time management, ability to prioritize tasks and enforce execution. Good team player skills combined with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of operating Colour Spectrophotometer, and Color Software, e.g. Color Tools Understands and focuses on our customer Fluent in English especially in manufacturing and engineering, preferably fluent in additional language Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, PDM/PLM (Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management)