Senior Product Sustainability Specialist

Job Description

New Guards Group is the home to 9 international luxury brands: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Kirin Peggy Gou, Opening Ceremony and Ambush. We work with the understanding that fashion and luxury can be different: community-based, quality-driven, collaborative, truly global and quick. Our brands and products stem from creative and managerial innovation and the philosophy of Made in Italy. We're redefining the way luxury is conceived, communicated and shared. Where others see limits, we see goals.
MANINOur monumental office in Via Manin is where NGG was born. It is home to the creative, product and production functions of all the NGG brands. Here you will absorb the essence of the NGG DNA and feel the creative input for all cross-category collections.
THE ROLENew Guards Group is looking for a Product Sustainability Specialist to manage all sustainability initiatives across all brands in relation to product. S/he will ensure NGG Group incorporates sustainable practices in product development and delivery, and that products meet national and international regulations in relation to sustainability. S/he will implement strategies and initiatives to move all NGG Group products to meet global best practices, meeting strong independent environmental and social impact standards and certifications, ultimately working towards NGG and mother company, Farfetch Group goal of selling only ‘Conscious’ products by 2030.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• In coordination with the Production department and with the product compliance office, work with suppliers in the commercialization and launch of more sustainable products across all NGG brands.
• Communicate with suppliers and ensure certifications, information and reports on product sustainability are up to date.
• Support the achievement of all sustainability targets aligned with FARFETCH Group 2030 sustainability goals and monitor progress towards the NGG strategic sustainability plan and FARFETCH group goals.
• Oversee the reporting of NGG Group carbon footprint, in particular the footprint related to product development.
• Review and identify current or potential risks, defining – in coordination with relevant departments - strategies for recovery and improvement.
• Support the rollout of the operating model to scale sustainable product development.
• Implement and manage specific training on product sustainability for relevant groups within NGG, and work with each NGG brand to ensure they are aware of, and making progress towards, broader sustainability goals.

WHO YOU ARE

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the luxury fashion industry
• Knowledge of CSR principles, trends, tools and methodologies (environmental, social, ISO 14001, SA8000, OHSAS18001, LCA,…)
• Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Economics degree
• Strong understanding of linking sustainability and ethical trade to the commercials of a business and its products
• Excellent project management skills with a very structured approach to work
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite- PowerPoint, Word, Excel
• Fluent in English written and spoken, this will be tested in the interview process
• Goal orientated with good organizational influencing skills.
• Dynamic with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Crisis management skills
• Innovative with a strong sense of integrity
• Attention to detail with strong skills in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work proactively and independently
• Highly organized, flexible with the ability to adapt to a fast paced ever-changing environment

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• New Guards Group is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.