6 Product Development/Supply Chain jobs

The Manager, Product Sustainability, will focus on environmental sustainability though the lens of materials and product. This will include supporting the implementation of Ralph Lauren's strategy around designing more sustainable and circular products, shifting to more sustainable key raw materials, increasing transparency and traceability of raw materials and supporting the environmental impact review of new product technologies and innovations. The Manager will collaborate closely with key internal partners (Product Innovation, Design, Product Development, Raw Materials and Marketing) and external stakeholders, including the Textile Exchange, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The Manager, Product Sustainability will report to the VP of Sustainability. Direct experience in product sustainability and supply chain is strongly preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Partner with key business units/leaders to drive the implementation of Ralph Lauren'’s product and materials sustainability initiatives, including the achievement of our goals to source sustainable key raw materials. Engage with strategic multi-stakeholder initiatives and promote the adoption of industry tools  Review, analyze and provide strategic recommendations related to improving adoption of environmentally preferred materials Evaluate new standards and certification schemes for adoption and lead engagement with standard setting bodies and organizations Collaborate with business divisions, and suppliers to validate and substantiate seasonal on-product environmental benefit marketing claims across all material types Provide subject matter expertise and content for training materials to educate internal teams (including designers, supply chain, licensees, etc.) around sustainability claim verification and marketing Help prepare for internal forums and trainings to share insights, case studies, best practices and resources/expertise. Communicate effectively to build the business case for product specific sustainability initiatives with internal and external parties. Track and analyze key product and materials sustainability issues including micro and nano fibers generated by the apparel industry, leather supply chain traceability verification, regenerative agriculture and sourcing strategies that protect and preserve biodiversity. Support Ralph Lauren’s effort to drive traceability across its key raw materials. Conduct ongoing research and data analysis to support and expand (over time) Ralph Lauren's product and material sustainability goals. Experience  Skills & Knowledge: 4-6 years’ experience in sustainability field. Apparel industry, raw material, supply chain or product sustainability experience preferred Demonstrated ability managing product environmental or corporate responsibility-related programs in the supply chain; Knowledge of the apparel industry, consumer goods industry, product development or supply chain preferred Experience with product life cycle assessment tools and the application of life cycle analysis to business decision-making Knowledge of and experience working with product sustainability standards and certifications including GOTS, Oeko-Tex, and BCI. Advanced MS Excel skills that can be used to combine and analyze data from various sources, and generate reports and graphics to help drive decision-making Previous engagement with the Textile Exchange, BCI, SAC, or comparable industry working groups and knowledge or prior experience with SAC’s Materials Sustainability index or similar tools, a plus Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and team-oriented environment Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions oriented mindset Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Proven ability to work creatively and analytically to deliver results Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholder

VP/Chief of Product Strategy Dropps.com, a leader in the direct to consumer subscription-based sustainable household products category, is seeking a VP/Chief of Product Strategy to lead the disruptive Dropps brand in its mission to maintain continued, unprecedented success and momentum in the marketplace. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for strategizing, developing, delivering and executing on our product roadmap and vision. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop a company-wide product development and execution strategy and ensuring alignment with Dropps’ sustainability mission Keep a pulse on the market to understand where consumer preferences are shifting to feed this information back into the produce development process Develop a research and development function within Dropps to identify new opportunities, test new ideas and develop new products that help Dropps maintain its leadership in the sustainable home cleaning products market and beyond Define and execute stringent quality standards for research, testing, product development, ingredients identification, source identification etc. Work closely with teams from the rest of the company to execute on product development plans, taking ownership of the entire process Work closely with Marketing to strategize on product launches, certifications, and related communications Own the delivery and clear messaging of strategy and goals to Product teams and ensure timely delivery against them REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in STEM; MBA preferred 7+ years of experience in a senior management role at a consumer goods company, start-up experience preferred Deep experience owning roadmaps, product strategy and understanding how to rally teams behind and execute upon a thorough long-term plan Strong understanding of all facets of bringing a product to market including market analysis, product-market fit, positioning strategy, MVP's, go-to-market strategy, pricing, testing, iterating based on testing results, etc. Familiar with product development and execution in small, fast-paced environments Ability to collaborate with C-level executives and work collaboratively with a driven leadership team Demonstrated leadership skills to develop and inspire teams Hands-on and the ability to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, deadline driven environment Ability to juggle multiple projects at once, last minute requests and quick turnarounds with a positive attitude Superior communication skills; ability to articulate product goals succinctly and to a variety of stakeholders   PERKS Free laundry at work Unlimited vacation days Flexible work location Health insurance 401K

Apple is looking for candidates with experience in social responsibility auditing, monitoring, and capability building, familiar with India supply chain and experience in working with suppliers in India. The candidate will also preferably have solid experience in program management and have a background in human resource management and/or environment, health and safety issues. This individual will report to the Supplier Responsibility’s Supplier Development Manager and partly work with the Labor Development Manager as part of the team responsible for contributing to Apple's Supplier Responsibility (SR) program. This position is based in Singapore...

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Manager is responsible for supporting the development of the circularity platform in Ethiopia from a Supply Chain perspective. This includes facilitating internal and external meetings, identifying and building in-region partnerships, working with the factory and in-region suppliers, and ensuring quality control throughout the Initiative life cycle...

Working closely with the Responsible Materials Team, the Sustainability Team – Supply Chain is all about supporting ASOS to be the 1st to market in fashion with innovative sustainable fabrics & materials that not only look great but are produced within a sustainable supply chain. You will be part of the business agenda on ‘Fashion with Integrity’ supporting both product and supply chain sustainability. This encompasses yarns, fabrics & materials, manufacturing processes and environmental complian ce with customer engagement. Working closely with all the retail teams and suppliers, our mission is to ‘change our buying habits so our customers don’t have to’...

ETP is a not for profit organisation that convenes the tea industry, development partners, NGOs and governments to improve the lives of tea workers, farmers and the environment in which they live and work. The Executive Director will lead a small high performing team to deliver a strategy that supports the Sustainable Development Goals, while developing strong relationships with tea growers, ETP’s corporate members and other stakeholders...