Apprenticeship – Sustainability Data Assistant, Footwear (M/F)

Lacoste; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lacoste is seeking a Sustainability Data Specialist to support the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainability Strategy for Lacoste Footwear. You will collect, manage, analyze, and consolidate sustainability data in internal systems to drive performance.

You will monitor KPIs, ensure data reliability and standardization, and contribute to tool and process improvements while collaborating with designers, compliance and materials teams, factories, NGOs, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Master 2 degree in Business, Law, Environment, CSR, HSE/QHSE, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities and synthesis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI or Power Query.
• Experience in stakeholder management across diverse countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of Lacoste Footwear Sustainability Strategy.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and consolidate sustainability data in internal systems.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure data reliability and standardization.
• Engage with designers, compliance and materials teams, factories, NGOs, and industry partners.
• Support continuous improvement of environmental reporting tools and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Project management

Education

Master 2 degree (Business/Law/Environment/CSR)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Sustainability Data Manager

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainability Strategy of Lacoste Footwear.
• Collect, populate, manage, analyze, and consolidate sustainability-related data within internal systems to support the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainability Strategy.
• Monitor and update key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure the reliability, consistency, and standardization of data reported.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on Environmental performance, Chemical management, Social Compliance, Eco Design, Zero Destruction)
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including designers, compliance and materials teams, factories, NGOs, and industry partners, to support the successful implementation of sustainability programs.
• Support the continuous improvement of environmental reporting tools and processes.

Behavioral Competencies

Perseverance

• Demonstrate attention to detail and patience.
• Remain resilient and persistent, recognizing that environmental and social transformation is a long-term journey.

Team Spirit

• Ability to work cross-functionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills to bring stakeholders together and achieve objectives.

Courage to Challenge

• Critical thinking mindset.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and proactively propose improvement opportunities.

Professionalism and Relationship Building

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders from different countries and cultures.
• Master 2 degree level education (Business, Law, Environment, CSR, HSE/QHSE, or related fields).
• Understanding of the social and environmental challenges facing the apparel and footwear industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. Spanish is a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities and synthesis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power BI or Power Query.
• Project management skills, including strong organization, task planning, and deadline anticipation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a high level of listening ability and empathy.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive mindset.