Sustainability Manager Swine ECA

Nutreco; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Global career paths

Inclusive international culture

Job summary

Nutreco's Trouw Nutrition seeks a Sustainability Manager to drive a comprehensive Swine sustainability roadmap across Europe and Central Asia. You’ll collaborate with sales, technical and global teams to implement a carbon reduction program and connect sustainability with business value.

You will train stakeholders, adopt digital footprint tools, and represent Nutreco at industry events. You will lead partnerships across the value chain, influence CEO-level positioning, and travel within Europe

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Agriculture or Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive Sustainability Roadmap for Swine initiatives across the ECA region.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder management

Business impact

Fluent English

Travel readiness

Education

Sustainability degree

Job description

Job Description: Why join us Own your pathat Trouw Nutrition, part of Nutreco, an SHV company.

We cultivate talent, curiosity and diversity as well as offer exposure to meaningful projects and passionate customers and colleagues around the world. Join us as Sustainability Manager Swine ECA (Europe and Central Asia) share our purpose of Feeding the Future as you grow both personally and professionally. Together we can transition towards a more sustainable, equitable and balanced protein production.

What you’ll do

As the Sustainability Manager, your mission is to take the lead by executing a comprehensive Sustainability Roadmap for Swine initiatives across the ECA region. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with various departments, including sales, technical, and global teams to drive sustainability strategies, elevate the company’s reputation and strengthen Trouw Nutrition’s position as leader in sustainable animal nutrition within the ECA market. This role will be responsible for executing and scaling our swine carbon reduction program across ECA, acting as both a strategic driver and industry ambassador. The focus is on connecting sustainability with commercial impact, while engaging key regional customers, supporting sales, and positioning the program as a driver of efficiency and precision. As part of the carbon reduction program, the person will lead the adoption of digital carbon footprint tools, working closely with the digital team to implement solutions, train stakeholders, and identify emission hotspots. The role involves representing Trouw Nutrition at industry events, strengthening its sustainability positioning at CEO level, and building a strong network across the value chain (retailers, producers, partners, and experts). In short, a very diverse and challenging role with a lot of opportunities to lead and shape how we feed the future in Europe & Central Asia.

Who we’re looking for

A successful candidate will require strong stakeholder influence, the ability to translate sustainability into clear business value and lead the path for sustainable swine production (especially in a market with limited regulatory pressure and no established market standard). Their passion for sustainability will translate into inspiration for stakeholders to join our purpose, pave the path for early adopters and build partnerships across the value chain that drive long-term impact in the swine industry. You’ll also need:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Agriculture or Marketing.
• 7+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated exposure to sustainability topics, concepts and initiatives.
• You have a track record in driving sustainability initiatives and the ability to translate them into business impact.
• Experience within the animal production/feed/nutrition sectors will be preferred.
• Other industries such as food or animal pharma, are also welcomed.
• You are passionate about sustainability and want to be a force for change.
• You have the ability to influence others and naturally inspire others through your passion for sustainability.
• Fluent English, other European languages are appreciated.
• Strong business acumen, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• You live in Europe and are willing to occasionally travel to Amersfoort or other locations in ECA if needed.

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for further learning opportunities and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home.
• The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment.

#Ownit

Our organisation: Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.