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GM Supply Decarbonization Expert

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

GM Supply Decarbonization Expert

Bangalore, India

We are currently seeking a self-driven supply chain sustainability professional for leading global deployment of innovative product decarbonization program to join our sustainable procurement team. The role comprises a mix of program management (50%) and technical knowledge (50%) to compute carbon footprint at product level and lead supplier engagement for achieving reduction. The incumbent will work closely with a team of committed members spread across different geographies to ensure smooth global implementation of the stated program. This position is based out of xxxxx.

What will you do:

• Understand the sustainable procurement framework of Schneider Electric and contribute to overall functional mission.

• Engage all internal and external stakeholders for a well-coordinated implementation of designated program.

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• Drive the supply chain decarbonization program with suppliers to meet company objective.

o Develop implementation framework to deploy PCF reduction program with suppliers

o Train & onboard SE procurement teams on PCF reduction program and sensitise expectation from suppliers

o Participate in the scoping exercise to identify the suppliers to be involved

o Program management

§ Lead engagement and onboard suppliers for product carbon footprint (PCF) reduction initiative

§ Develop communication and training module on PCF computation

§ Ensure suppliers are computing the PCF and reporting

§ Ensure adoption of PCF reduction targets by suppliers in line with company target

§ Ensure implementation of actions to achieve PCF reduction by the suppliers

§ Incorporate innovate solutions and lead discussion with digital solution providers to digitise PCF calculation and reporting by supplies; and collation and processing by SE

§ Involve in the discussion with the other SE teams to integrate PCF into corporate carbon accounting

§ Deploy governance for effective implementation of global project

§ Provide innovative solution for challenges and resolve them to achieve program objective

o Technical expertise:

§ Have in-depth understanding of Product Carbon Footprint calculation

§ Have proven track record of implementing carbon footprint reduction program with suppliers

§ Have deep understanding of implementing renewable energy, energy efficiency, digitalization and other decarbonization initiatives at company level.

§ Good understanding of relevant standards such as GHG Protocol, ISO14064/67, PACT Methodology etc.

§ Ability of engage with suppliers on specific implementational challenges and solutions

• Business Process Optimization:

o Optimize business processes to ensure efficiency in global deployment, including data collection, computation and reporting

o Work collaboratively with other departments (Procurement, Corporate Environment, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, etc. as required) to improve data integrity or clear system issues.

• Training & Change Management:

o Lead training and capacity building initiative to meet program objective

§ Develop practical training material to facilitate implementation

§ Deliver training material to internal and external stakeholders

o Stay abreast of new developments in the industry and incorporate in the program

o Support and coach additional team members

Qualifications

Key Personality traits

• Hands-on, pragmatic

• Resilient

• Team player

• Solution oriented

• Ready work as across global time zones

• Ability to work in complex virtual organization

• Multilingual like German, French, Portuguese, Chinese etc.

• Flexible and agile to adapt to changes on ground and revisit the approach

• Comfortable to work in an open environment with no readymade solutions

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Demonstrated experience of leading and driving large scale supplier decarbonization program with tangible results.

• Expertise on product carbon footprint calculations.

• Expertise on renewable energy deployment

• Experience in energy audits in manufacturing industries (ISO 50001 audits), energy saving projects and/or CO2e emission reduction project

• Procurement/supplier engagement/management/sourcing background

• Strong verbal/written English communications skills

• Excellent reporting skills

• Process and technology oriented

o Advanced digital skills: Tableau, AI, ML, RPAs and understanding of programming algorithm to develop RPA capability within team; strong MS Office tool skills are mandatory

• Demonstrated leadership skills: Influence, drive for results, effective planning / prioritization, project management & collaboration

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Supply chain, Information Systems, Business, Accounting or Engineerin

Schedule: Full-time
Req: 009776

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/009776?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time