Sr. Environmental Specialist
Core
Managing chemical and environmental compliance, testing programs, and sustainable material implementation across textile, leather, and footwear supply chains from raw material to finished product.
Role type
Senior Environmental Specialist (Supply Chain)
Builds
Sustainable supply chain operations and compliance programs for apparel, footwear, and accessories clients.
Domain
Textile and Leather manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Chemical management, Environmental management, Water improvement, Testing program management, Supplier auditing, Sustainable material tracking, Tier 2 supplier evaluation, Third-party lab coordination
Preferred skills
Dying Mills experience
Technologies
HIGG Index
Responsibilities
Manage testing programs for RSL compliance; Lead chemical and environmental management across the supply chain; Implement sustainable material programs; Roll out and implement chemical/environment management programs (e.g., HIGG Index); Approve and audit wet processing sites (textile mills, laundries, leather tanneries); Manage preferred supplier programs for raw materials; Support suppliers on wet processing issues; Increase supply chain penetration by tracking and evaluating tier 2 suppliers; Coordinate with third-party testing labs and evaluate their performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC