Sustainability Manager – KIABI

KIABI Established in 1978 in the North of France, KIABI revolutionised off-the-peg fashion with the introduction of low-cost fashion for the whole family, a concept which had never been seen before. With a network of over 505 shops across the world, KIABI boasts a turnover of 2 billion euros (2019) and 2.4% growth. As a symbol of simplicity, universality and joie de vivre, KIABI proposes ranges that are created in France by an in-house team of 56 fashion designers. KIABI is France’s leading prêt-à-porter retailer with over 10,000 employees of 60 different nationalities. Kiabi is aware of the environmental footprint of its activity and is reaffirming its Social and Environmental Responsibility via the KIABI HUMAN programme, by developing ranges of ecologically designed products and a transparent supply chain, and training its staff and stakeholders in the human and environmental impact of its business. The company encourages the personal development of employees in their place of work and the promotion of ethical local initiatives.

ITFAS India Fashion Private Limited-Kiabi group`s sourcing company, a company, incorporated under the (Indian) Companies Act, 2013, (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) is in the business of supporting products and merchandise sourcing in India. Kiabi is located in Gurgaon, Bangalore and Tirupur locations in India.

Job Description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Activate and ensure implement processes and programs to meet company long term sustainability goals in partnership with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Work closely with HQ sustainability team to develop and implement sustainability programs that will bring measurable operational, environmental and social benefits for the company that drives business value
• Support the development and implementation of company’s sustainability and decarbonization strategy
• Research in market sustainability fashion trends and competitors analysis, identify new opportunities and translate it to proactive actions
• By adopting appropriate benchmarking and best practices, help the group improve its overall sustainability performance by assisting in the development of internal purpose for sustainability issues identification, impact assessment and mitigation
• Nurtures in-house sustainability culture and work practices through campaigns, projects and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines such as, but not limited to,
• Environmental science, ESG Communications/ Corporate Sustainability/ ESG Marketing
• Minimum 8 years relevant working experience, Supply Chain, Garment Buying
• Office experience are highly preferable

Additional Information

• Strong communicator with the capacity to guide and sway a diverse range of stakeholders
• Well organized & prioritizing
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good command of spoken & written English