Consultant, Supplier Engagement, China - ADV-BS-23-0004

Job Description

ELEVATE is looking for a talented sustainability consultant to join the Supplier Engagement practice of our Advisory team in Asia Pacific. The Consultant will primarily be responsible for helping suppliers evaluate and improve their policies, procedures and processes related to ESG. This is a role that involves significant on-site activities with suppliers: going into factories or other facilities to dive deep into issues, to develop improvement strategies, and to drive subsequent implementation.

In addition to project delivery, the candidate will also contribute to other ELEVATE business priorities such as product development, business development, and training.

We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals who will be motivated by the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and successful business at the cutting edge of sustainability and to partner with world-class leaders to take on some of the planet’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

Who you are

• Passionate about sustainability and ESG issues, social sustainability and supply-chain sustainability
• An entrepreneurial self-starter and continuous learner who is always innovating and 'getting things done'
• A structured problem-solver, critical and creative thinker, and effective communicator
• Motivated by working on complex challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth, dynamic work environment
• A team player who thrives in multi-cultural teams and contributes to a positive, open atmosphere

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver specific tasks on time and at a high level of quality for client projects, with guidance from more senior staff:
  • Visit supplier sites to identify root cause issues and improvement opportunities, develop strategies, and implement plans related to strengthening sustainability performance
  • Research, analyze, and synthesize information, findings, and recommendations to address client needs
  • Create client deliverables, such as reports and presentations
  • Engage with clients (including brands) and on-site staff, and present deliverables to clients
• Use ELEVATE platforms and processes (Wrike, Salesforce, COP and Revenue Recognition, etc.) accurately and in a timely manner
• Follow training and development plans as directed
• Contribute to proposal writing, networking, and raising the profile of ELEVATE, as directed, to help secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients
• Support product and service research and development as directed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in ESG / CSR compliance or sustainability initiatives required
• Experience in supplier settings, such as factory production areas required
• Experience working with clients in a consulting role, or at a private company in a relevant area of work, required
• Ability and enthusiastic willingness to make supplier site visits on a regular basis required
• Strong knowledge of global ESG Compliance and Sustainability Directives, Regulations and Standards required
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese required
• Education or experience in Environmental or Sustainability subject areas preferred
• Expertise in waste management preferred
• Strong critical thinking and root cause analysis skills – able to quickly diagnose priority issues, develop solutions and plans, and drive them to completion
• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work virtually, one-on-one, and in a team
  • Ability to influence without formal authority
  • Capacity to work across different time zones and to hold meetings outside of regular local working hours
• Skilled with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other professional software fundamentals