Sustainability Manager - Resilient & Circular Ecosystems

Loro Piana; Italia; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading fashion company seeks a Sustainability Manager to define and implement its global sustainability strategy. The role involves leading a team, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting circularity and social impact initiatives in the fashion industry, requiring extensive experience and strategic mindset.

Competenze

• Minimum 10 years experience in sustainability within textile/apparel or consumer goods.
• Proven track record in biodiversity, circularity, and social impact strategies.
• Fluency in Italian and English; Spanish is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead projects on nature and social impact for resilient ecosystems.
• Define long-term strategies and KPIs for sustainability.
• Collaborate on circular product strategies and monitor innovation risks.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Innovative thinking

Collaboration

Biodiversity knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Position

The Sustainability Manager - Resilient & Circular Ecosystems will contribute to the organisation's transformative journey by integrating sustainability into its core values. He/She will help define and implement Loro Piana’s global sustainability strategy, focusing on nature, communities, and circularity. The role reports directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and leads a small, dedicated team to enhance the company’s high-quality value chain.

Job responsibilities

• Lead projects related to nature and social impact, reinforcing Loro Piana’s commitment to resilient ecosystems.
• Define and implement long-term strategies and KPIs for nature, social impact, and circularity.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop strategies for circular products and materials.
• Monitor the circularity landscape to identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
• Engage with stakeholders internally and externally to ensure project progress and measurable impact.
• Act as a strategic partner to the CSO on biodiversity and sustainable value chain initiatives.
• Lead and manage a small team, fostering an entrepreneurial and proactive culture.
• Travel internationally as needed to meet stakeholders and oversee strategy implementation.

Profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability.
• Experience in sustainability within textile and apparel or consumer goods with agrifood supply chains.
• Proven track record in designing and executing strategies on biodiversity, circularity, and social impact in an international corporate setting.
• Familiarity with frameworks and regulations such as GRI, B Corp, SBTN, TNFD, IUCN, and CSRD.
• Experience working with local communities, NGOs, and institutions, preferably in Latin America, Asia-Pacific, or Africa.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including collaboration with public institutions and academia.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with pragmatic, fast-paced, and innovative thinking. Curious and adaptable to ambiguity and change.
• Approximately 10 years of experience leading teams and fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Strong interest in the fashion industry and value chain, with a desire to promote Italian excellence globally.
• Fluency in Italian and English; proficiency in Spanish is a plus.