Sustainability Specialist – Global Systems Implementation (1 year contract)

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Singapore seeks a Sustainability System Specialist to implement a new platform for traceability, regulatory compliance and reporting across supplier networks.

You will onboard suppliers, troubleshoot data, monitor risk in wood sourcing, and drive remediation with partners while contributing to WSI’s global sustainability strategy. The role emphasizes data collection, management, and analysis from supply chain partners, with collaboration across IT, business and

Qualifications

• 2 years working experience in supply chain, sustainability and traceability projects is an advantage.
• 2 years implementing processes and best practices to comply with global wood regulations.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and ability to process large data sets to derive actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global wood regulations (UK TR, Australia Illegallog Prohibition Act, EU Deforestation Regulation, etc).
• Monitor supplier compliance and analyze vendor supply chain mapping; perform risk assessments and support remediation.
• Assist Sustainability team in achieving goals via a new technology platform for suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers about system purpose and expectations; manage onboarding and training.
• Collaborate with IT and other teams; provide demos and internal training.
• Manage system deployment, gather feedback, and propose improvements.
• Maintain FAQ and user guides for the system.

Skills

Supply chain

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Independent & proactive

Education

Tertiary education in sustainability/supply chain/technology

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Sustainability at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSI) encompasses our environmental and social initiatives. In this position, you will be focused primarily on implementing a new system to support traceability, regulatory compliance and reporting. This includes interacting with our supply chain partners in WSI’s key sourcing markets. You will support suppliers to onboard into the system, troubleshoot and review data. The data captured in the system will be used for assessing risk in wood sourcing and implementing remediation with suppliers as needed. The data insights will inform WSI’s long term sustainability strategy related to responsible sourcing of materials and ensuring global regulatory compliance. You will contribute to the success of WSI's sustainability initiatives through timely collection, management, and analysis of data from our supply chain partners.

An ideal candidate should have an interest in sustainability technology solutions and a firm grasp of global wood regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure WSI compliance with global wood regulations ie. United Kingdom Timber Regulation, Australia’s Illegal Logging Prohibition Act, European Union Deforestation Regulation, etc.
• Monitor supplier compliance – analyze vendor supply chain mapping, complete risk assessments for compliance, recommend and support vendor remediation and ensure suppliers are submitting data in timely manner through the system’s task functions
• Support the WSI Sustainability team in achieving companywide and brand-specific goals related to responsible materials through implementation of a new technology platform for suppliers
• Supplier communication about sustainability system purpose & expectations
• Develop & execute supplier training & onboarding
• Collaborate with business, IT & other teams; provide demos and internal training.
• Manage system, including monitoring deployment of the system, resolving issues, gather feedback, and recommend changes
• Help to maintain FAQ & user guides for system

Desired Qualifications And Competencies

• Preferably 2 years of working experience in supply chain, experience in sustainability and traceability projects is an advantage
• Preferably 2 years of experience with implementing process and best practices for complying to global wood regulations
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Tertiary education in environmental sustainability, supply chain management, technology or related fields
• Detail oriented with proven analytical skills and experience processing large amounts of data to derive insight and develop recommendations for action
• Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent and proactive in setting own goals and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills (+ Mandarin is an advantage to liaise with suppliers)
• Knowledgeable about Power BI is preferred

About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.

Today, we are a more than USD 8.7 billion company, with a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

The Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have more than 160 associates in functions such as sustainability, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance.

The Global team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Find out more about us at our WSI LinkedIn Page !