Compliance & Sustainability Specialist

at  JYSK

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

If you are enthusiastic about responsible supplier management, more sustainable consumer products and driven by data to guide and support solution proposals and decisions within a sustainability area in rapid development - then you could be the person we are looking for, as our next Compliance and Sustainability Specialist.
You will play a key and impactful role in JYSKs environmental sustainability journey. In this position, the focus will be on purchased goods and services – the majority of JYSKs emissions. Primary tasks include calculating and reducing our products CO2 emissions and assessing and improving the environmental impact of the supply chain.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has a sincere interest in the green transition and possesses updated knowledge within the area of sustainability
• Either sits in a similar job today or can be a recent graduate from relevant background with a focus on sustainability or data analysis
• Works structured and analytically and has strong skills in Excel, so you can break down substantial amounts of data and highlight the most important trends
• Has a good understanding or interest in the product life cycle, CO2 footprint and environmental impact
• Can make things happen and at the same time, you manage to set the direction based on JYSK’s policies and get your colleagues on the journey
• It could be a plus if you have had experience from a production

Your primary workplace is at the Head Office in Aarhus, and you should expect approx. 20 travel days per. year.

ABOUT US

We believe that our employees are key to our success going from one store in 1979 to more than 3,300 stores worldwide today. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing within JYSK, and we also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.
JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.
For more information, please visit our career page.

• Support suppliers and buyers in sourcing more responsible materials and products based on data and knowledge, so that we always work towards a more sustainable range
• Work to map and reduce the products and suppliers CO2 footprint in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, as well as water, waste, and other environmental impacts with a focus on the product’s overall life cycle
• Collect and structure valuable sustainability related data on a large and complex supply chain, with the target of improving our impac