Lead the Responsible and Ethical Sourcing Team in executing the DFI Sustainability Strategy, focusing on product, packaging, and supplier ethical standards.
Responsible for developing workstreams and strategies across raw materials, sourcing, environmental impacts within the supply chain, and circular economy.
Oversee implementation and monitoring, including setting standards and targets, and establishing robust procedures that sustain and enhance DFI Retail Group's reputation.
Help govern sustainability roadmaps to ensure implementation of time-bound commitments, including tracking tasks/KPIs and regular progress reporting.
Develop to become a subject matter expert across sustainability matters.
Support team members in developing expertise and understanding of each sustainability area in scope.
Brief and train members on the What, How, and When for sustainability workstreams.
Proactively coach internal stakeholders.
Provide expertise and guidance on sustainability to Communication and Consumer Affairs, Marketing, Sourcing, Technical, Commercial teams, and suppliers.
Act as the key point of contact for all product-related sustainability queries—both internal and external.
Engage with key internal stakeholders to understand customer expectations, commercial challenges/opportunities, and reputational risks.
Partner with Group Communication and Consumer Affairs and applicable third parties.
Conduct research, develop, and implement policies, communications, and training for each workstream to deliver sustainability objectives.
Perform thorough research and engage with external experts to understand the science behind sustainability challenges and initiatives.
Work with Regulatory Affairs and Legal teams to manage new regulatory shifts related to sustainability across DFI markets, ensuring seamless implementation.
Horizon scan for emerging sustainability risks.
Analyze and present solution options to the business, identifying opportunities to leverage competencies and scale to lead for customers.