Senior Expert for Sustainability (m/w/d)

Sustainability is a key pillar of our company’s strategy and is growing in importance within the logistics sector and we, as a company, have designed a roadmap for sustainability that will be implemented over a span of three years. To guide this process, we are hiring an Senior Expert for Sustainability (m/w/d)

Main Tasks:

• Revision and update of the masterplan according to legislative framework, international standards, and best practices.
• Management, delivery, and design of the annual sustainability report.
• Development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives in line with functions development, company goals, and industry best practices.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of the company’s operations.
• Monitoring and reporting on key sustainability performance indicators, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Management of the sustainability metrics on ESG and development of corrective measures where not in line with expectations.
• Staying current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to sustainability in the transportation sector.
• Leading employee training and awareness programs to promote sustainability practices within the organization in cooperation with functions and HR department.
• Preparation and communication of regular reports on sustainability progress to internal stakeholders and external audiences.
• Development of creative practice on engagement and involvement to design a common path of sustainability in the company.
• Support of audit and assessment of customers where the sustainability topic is prevalent.
• Internal coordination of the functions involved in the implementation of the sustainability master plan

Requirements:

• Strong communication and team-building skills as well as the ability to facilitate dialogue, resolve conflicts, and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of social risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Commitment to promoting social equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to identify and address social issues within the supply chain.
• Experience in sustainability management and ESG pillars, with a focus on social sustainability and governance.
• Familiarity with CSR reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB) and ability to develop ESG policies, set targets, and analyze results.
• Proficiency in project management and implementation of sustainable initiatives.
• Experience in conducting sustainability audits and ESG risk assessments.
• Skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation related to sustainability.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and international standards for social sustainability and corporate governance.
• Language proficiency in English. Italian and German are a plus.