Sustainability Operations Lead

Apical; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apical is hiring an Assistant Manager to support Sustainability Operations, reporting to the Senior Manager or Manager. The role involves coordinating with certification bodies to secure RSPO, ISCC, INS, GMP+ and related certifications across business units and trading offices, while ensuring compliance with ISPO, RSPO, ISCC and other standards.

The candidate will lead audits, assist in NDPE verification, data consolidation, and annual sustainability reporting, and engage with customers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant sustainability experience (certification, auditing, or supply chain) preferred.
• Auditor or Lead Auditor training/certification is advantageous.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia/Indo; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with certification bodies to obtain and maintain certifications (RSPO, ISCC, INS, GMP+, GGL).
• Ensure palm oil supply chain meets sustainability standards (ISPO, ISCC, RSPO).
• Lead internal and external verification and audit activities, including data verification for NDPE commitments, traceability, and deforestation-free requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to monitor compliance and identify improvements.
• Support refinery/mill teams in meeting certification requirements.
• Gather, consolidate and analyze sustainability data for reporting and stakeholder requests.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, bankers, consultants, and standard bodies on sustainability matters.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

Sustainability management

Auditing & verification

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Forestry, Sustainability, Social Sciences

Job description

Apical is hiring an Assistant Manager to support Sustainability Operations, reporting to the Senior Manager or Manager. The role involves coordinating with certification bodies to secure RSPO, ISCC, INS, GMP+ and related certifications across business units and trading offices, while ensuring compliance with ISPO, RSPO, ISCC and other standards.

The candidate will lead audits, assist in NDPE verification, data consolidation, and annual sustainability reporting, and engage with customers,