Manager, Sustainability And Compliance

Whatjobs; Firenze; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global fashion company is seeking a Manager, Sustainability & Compliance in Florence, Italy, to drive ESG strategies, oversee product compliance, and manage sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in sustainability within the fashion industry and strong project management skills. Fluency in English and Italian required. This role supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Competenze

• 5+ years of experience managing sustainability programs in fashion or consumer products.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Mansioni

• Implement ESG programs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage supplier social compliance programs and audits.
• Monitor sustainable raw materials sourcing initiatives.

Conoscenze

Project management skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in PowerPoint

Ability to handle confidential information

Can-do attitude

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Purpose

The Manager, Sustainability & Compliance will lead and execute Jimmy Choo’s sustainability and compliance agenda, ensuring alignment with Capri Holdings objectives while delivering measurable results. This role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on implementation across Social Compliance, Product Compliance, Environmental Sustainability, and Data Management. The role reports to the Director of Sustainability & Compliance and will manage one direct report to support program delivery. Regulatory developments and evolving sustainability initiatives may expand the scope of the role’s responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Drive ESG Execution

• Act as a key driver for implementing Jimmy Choo and Capri Holdings’ ESG programs, ensuring alignment with group and brand objectives and within budget.

Social Compliance Management

• Manage supplier social compliance programs, including audit planning, execution, and corrective action follow‑up.

Product Compliance Oversight

• Manage chemical testing programs to meet global regulations and Capri’s PRSL and ZDHC program requirements.
• Attend legal‑led meetings to track regulatory requirements and ensure timely internal implementation.

Environmental Sustainability

• Collaborate with Raw Materials and Product Development teams to monitor sustainable raw materials sourcing and support responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics (energy, water, waste) and product data metrics against Capri Group targets.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collaborate to define robust systems for data collection, monitoring, and reporting on sustainability and compliance KPIs.
• Ensure data integrity for external audits, certifications, and regulatory submissions.

Training & Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver internal and external supplier training on sustainability, product compliance, and ethical practices.
• Maintain strong partnerships with Supply Chain teams, certification bodies, and external stakeholders to advance sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

You’ll Need to Have

• 5+ years of experience within a team managing and advancing sustainability programs and monitoring regulatory initiatives; ideally within the fashion, luxury or consumer product industries.
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to drive completion with ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent analytical and logical skills, strong attitude in strategic thinking and solving complex problems, ideally with a technical background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the global organization.
• Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken.
• Can‑do attitude, with the ability to translate strategy into action.
• Excellent in the Office suite, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with a demonstrated ability to thrive without constant direction in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M / D / F / V