Sustainable Operations Specialist

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

The acquisition of Pasticceria Marchesi 1824 has marked the Group’s entry into the food sector, applying the same high quality criteria. Very proactive also in the art field, the Prada Group strengthens its presence through contemporary art projects in constant evolution.

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.
 

JOB PURPOSE

The candidate, within the Sustainable Operations & Product Compliance Team, will be developing and leading different Sustainability Programs in the supply chains linked to important commitments of the Group with the purpose to reduce the Group environmental footprint

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of the responsible chemical management program with, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute within the ZDHC working Group, collaborating with other Brands and stakeholders, in order to increase the impact of the program
• Foster and manage Group’s activities related to Water Conservation in the supply chains
• Develop new programs and coalitions on resources efficiency to reduce Scope 3 footprint
• Support our partners in process innovation and in general on sustainability topics

• Manage the development and roll out of a Vendor Platform for Sustainability along Prada Group supply chains
• Innovate in Program Management, be responsible for the definition and creation of tools and methodologies in order to support partners and suppliers in reaching Sustainability Targets
• Deliver on sustainability trainings for suppliers and internal stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Engineering or technical background and 3/5 years’ experience in similar roles, sound knowledge in sustainability topics and regulations; former experience in fashion and/or production will be considered as a plus

Proven program management skills, ability and agility to move and act in interdisciplinary fields

Excellent analytical and logical skills, strong attitude in strategical thinking and in solving complex problems

Leadership and influencing attitude, excellent communication skills, ability to act autonomously and manage working groups

Can-do attitude

Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken

Excellent in the Office suite, proficient in excel and power point