Business Planning Analyst

Sotalent; Milford Center (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to partner with suppliers and internal teams to advance sustainability objectives across the supply base. The role emphasizes supplier engagement, reporting, environmental performance tracking, and CO₂ reduction initiatives in alignment with corporate responsibility goals.

You will support due diligence, data validation, and continuous improvement programs, while coordinating across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sustainability functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in Sustainability, Supply Chain Operations, or Purchasing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate and influence using data and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Sustainability Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to support sustainability initiatives.
• Sustainability Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, validate, analyze, and monitor supplier sustainability data.
• Human Rights & ESG Compliance: Support supplier due diligence programs related to human rights and responsible sourcing.
• Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate multiple sustainability projects across internal and external stakeholders.
• Industry Benchmarking & Strategic Analysis: Research trends, regulations, and best practices, and provide recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Communication & presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Negotiation & data-driven influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

Sustainability Reporting Platforms

Job description

Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Work Setting: Hybrid

The Sustainability Analyst partners with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and third-party organizations to advance sustainability objectives across the supply base. This role focuses on supplier engagement, sustainability reporting, environmental performance tracking, CO₂ emissions reduction initiatives, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen sustainability outcomes and support broader corporate responsibility goals.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Sustainability Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support sustainability initiatives.
• Educate suppliers on sustainability requirements, expectations, and best practices.
• Engage directly with suppliers to encourage adoption of environmental and social responsibility programs.
• Promote awareness of sustainability goals across the supply chain.
• Support supplier participation in sustainability reporting and improvement programs.

Sustainability Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, validate, analyze, and monitor supplier sustainability data.
• Assess environmental performance metrics and sustainability reporting accuracy.
• Track actual performance against sustainability targets and objectives.
• Develop reports, presentations, and insights for leadership and stakeholder review.
• Identify trends, risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through sustainability data analysis.
• Support programs focused on reducing supplier environmental footprints.
• Manage collection and reporting of supplier greenhouse gas and CO₂ emissions data.
• Monitor supplier participation in emissions reporting platforms and sustainability systems.
• Assist suppliers in identifying opportunities for carbon reduction and environmental improvements.
• Support achievement of annual sustainability and emissions-related objectives.

Human Rights & ESG Compliance

• Support supplier due diligence programs related to human rights and responsible sourcing.
• Assist in evaluating supplier compliance with sustainability expectations and ethical standards.
• Monitor sustainability-related requirements and emerging regulatory expectations.
• Help identify risks associated with environmental and social responsibility obligations.
• Support implementation of ESG-related initiatives within the supplier base.

Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate multiple sustainability projects simultaneously across internal and external stakeholders.
• Purchasing Teams
• Supply Chain Teams
• Manufacturing Operations
• Sustainability Functions
• Third-Party Partners
• Build consensus and alignment around sustainability objectives and initiatives.
• Support execution of strategic sustainability programs and business priorities.
• Monitor sustainability program budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments to third-party vendors.
• Track vendor performance and sustainability project costs.
• Support financial stewardship and budget compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability processes and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Lean principles and operational excellence practices.
• Recommend enhancements that improve efficiency, data quality, and supplier engagement.
• Contribute to long-term sustainability strategy development and program effectiveness.

Industry Benchmarking & Strategic Analysis

• Research sustainability trends, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct benchmarking analyses against competitors and industry leaders.
• Support Situation Analysis (SA) activities to assess sustainability opportunities and risks.
• Provide recommendations that strengthen supplier sustainability performance and organizational ESG objectives.
• Evaluate emerging sustainability frameworks and reporting methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Sustainability
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Related field
• 0-3 years of experience in:
• Sustainability
• Supply Chain Operations
• Purchasing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to negotiate and influence using data and logical reasoning.

Technical & Functional Skills

Sustainability & ESG

• Sustainability Reporting
• ESG Initiatives
• Carbon Reduction Programs
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Responsible Sourcing

Supply Chain & Supplier Management

• Supply Chain Sustainability

Analytics & Reporting

• Data Analysis
• Performance Reporting
• KPI Tracking
• Trend Analysis
• Sustainability Metrics

Business Skills

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Budget Tracking
• Process Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Change Management
• Process Optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• Carbon Accounting
• Greenhouse Gas Reporting
• ESG Reporting Platforms
• Sustainability Assessment Tools
• Knowledge of manufacturing and supplier operations.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting standards and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience supporting supplier sustainability programs.
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing processes.