Sustainability Engineer – Distribution Domain

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

40 vacation days

Hybrid workplace

Health & wellbeing budget

Commuting allowance

Zusammenfassung

Vanderlande seeks a Sustainability Engineer to support Distribution Sales with technical sustainability expertise, LCAs, environmental data and customer-specific requirements.

You will translate complex analyses into clear content for quotations, tenders and presentations, collaborate with international sales and engineering teams, and help strengthen Vanderlande's position in sustainable warehouse automation solutions. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Energy Technology, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, environmental engineering, sustainability consulting or a similar technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprinting and environmental impact assessment methodologies.
• Experience with sustainability datasets including emission factors, material data, energy data and EPDs.
• Strong Excel and data management skills.
• Ability to translate technical sustainability concepts into concise content for customers and sales teams.
• Experience supporting tenders, questionnaires, RFPs or similar activities is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Collaborate effectively with international teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, passion for sustainable impact.

Aufgaben

• Acting as the central point of contact for sustainability questions from customers and the global Sales community.
• Translating technical sustainability information into clear, accurate responses for quotations, tenders, and documentation.
• Conducting and coordinating LCAs and supporting the development of sustainability methodologies and tools.
• Supporting sales teams in preparing and facilitating sustainability workshops and customer discussions.
• Developing sustainability content for proposals, presentations, tenders and commercial discussions.
• Maintaining and improving sustainability databases with quality, consistency and traceability.
• Integrating sustainability data into AI-driven dashboards and ensuring data accuracy.
• Managing environmental data such as material information, emission factors, energy data and EPDs.
• Translating complex sustainability analyses into clear fact sheets, reports for commercial audiences.
• Driving continuous improvement of sustainability processes and tools within the Sales Support Office.

Kenntnisse

LCA knowledge

Carbon footprinting

English (professional)

Excel & data tools

Sustainability data

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Sustainability / Environmental Engineering

Tools

Sustainability calculation tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Sustainability Engineer – Distribution Domain

Job Description

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact in a global technology and automation organization? Do you enjoy translating complex environmental data into practical solutions that help customers make more sustainable choices? At Vanderlande, we are looking for a proactive and driven Sustainability Engineer to strengthen our Distribution domain. In this role, you will be at the heart of our sales organization, ensuring that colleagues around the world have the sustainability knowledge, tools and support they need to successfully address growing customer sustainability requirements.

What you will do

As a Sustainability Engineer, you will be part of the Distribution Sales Support Office, where you provide technical sustainability expertise throughout the sales process. Acting as the central point of contact for sustainability-related topics, you will support the global Sales community with life cycle assessments, environmental data, sustainability documentation and customer‑specific sustainability requirements. Combining technical sustainability expertise with a practical, customer‑focused approach, you will help Vanderlande further strengthen its position as a trusted partner in sustainable warehouse automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the central point of contact for sustainability-related questions from customers and the global Sales community
• Translating technical sustainability information into clear, accurate and customer‑focused responses for quotations, tenders, compliance documentation and customer requests
• Conducting and coordinating Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and supporting the development of sustainability assessment methodologies and tools
• Supporting sales teams in preparing and facilitating sustainability workshops and customer discussions
• Developing sustainability‑related content for proposals, presentations, tenders and commercial discussions, including carbon footprints, environmental impacts and other sustainability indicators
• Maintaining and improving sustainability databases by ensuring the quality, consistency and traceability of environmental data
• Integrating sustainability data into AI‑driven dashboards and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to keep information accurate and up to date
• Managing environmental data such as material information, emission factors, energy consumption data and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
• Translating complex sustainability analyses into clear fact sheets, reports and presentations for commercial audiences
• Driving continuous improvement of sustainability processes, tools and ways of working within the Sales Support Office

About the team

As a Sustainability Engineer, you will be part of the Distribution Sales Support Office. This team plays a key role in enabling the global Distribution Sales organization by providing technical expertise, sales support and solution knowledge throughout the commercial process. You will work closely with sales teams, sustainability specialists, engineers and other stakeholders across Vanderlande's global organization. Together, you will help customers better understand the environmental impact of our solutions and support them in achieving their sustainability ambitions.

What you bring

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Energy Technology, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, environmental engineering, sustainability consulting or a similar technical discipline
• Strong knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), carbon footprinting and environmental impact assessment methodologies
• Experience working with sustainability and environmental datasets, including emission factors, material data, energy consumption data and EPDs
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience with Excel, data management and sustainability calculation tools
• The ability to translate technical sustainability concepts into concise and accessible content for customers and sales teams
• Experience supporting tenders, customer questionnaires, Requests for Proposal (RFPs) or similar commercial sustainability activities is considered an advantage
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• The ability to collaborate effectively with international sales, engineering and sustainability teams
• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail and a passion for driving sustainable impact

What we offer

We offer a position in an international and professional working environment with room for personal development and growth. This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4.900 to € 5.900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande designs, delivers and supports automation solutions, operational software and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Our solutions help customers improve performance, reliability, and sustainable growth in more than 100 countries. How we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers.

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.