Manager Sustainability IMEA/SEA

Company Description

At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 47,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at Henkel Adhesive Technologies help transform industries and provide customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. With our trusted brands and cutting-edge technologies, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills within a diverse and vibrant culture aimed at sustainable growth.

Job Description

• You will be part of the Consumer Goods Adhesives team serving customers across FMCG industries such as food & beverage, eCommerce, personal care & hygiene, footwear, and fashion.
• Own the regional implementation of the business unit’s global sustainability strategy, considering regional circumstances and driving execution.
• Create a plan with measurable targets and tangible deliverables for the defined region, aligning with customer goals.
• Take ownership of the commercialization of our sustainability-positive portfolio, including building and progressing customer project pipelines.
• Act as the primary resource for sustainability topics within the region, partnering with commercial teams to facilitate product introductions.
• Collaborate with the Packaging and Consumer Goods adhesives division and assigned experts on issues like carbon footprint and circularity.
• Identify market, industry, and regulatory trends to drive sustainable portfolio initiatives and future solutions.
• Educate customers and the regional organization on business opportunities related to sustainability.
• Engage with external stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, and regulators, on sustainability issues and opportunities, aligning regional advocacy with global experts.
• Translate regional regulations and market trends into customer needs.
• This position reports directly to the Global Head of Sustainability Consumer Goods Adhesives.

Your Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, engineering, business administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, marketing, or business development, ideally connected to sustainability management in a large organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive change and innovation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong passion for sustainability issues and trends, with the ability to translate them into business opportunities and solutions.
• Fluency in English.

At Henkel, we value diversity and welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.