Senior Manager Sustainable Agriculture Group ISC

The Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) in Switzerland integrates a number of central functions in the Carlsberg Group: Procurement, Production, Logistics and Planning. ISC manages the brewery network, handles the global procurement processes, sets the global standards for brewing technology, ensures end-to-end planning and aims to deliver world-class logistics and customer service.

Working for the ISC will give you the chance to contribute to this highly ambitious integrated function within the Carlsberg Group as well as the opportunity to set your own "foot print" in the organisation during its rapid development. If you enjoy working in an international environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit and can see yourself supporting our purpose, “Brewing for a better today and tomorrow”, the ISC in Carlsberg can be a unique chance for your career and personal development

Senior Manager Sustainable Agriculture Group ISC

As one of the leading brewers in the world, Carlsberg can offer you an exciting international career with outstanding individual growth opportunities. Working in the major league of global beer brands, you will be faced with many professional challenges allowing you to grow in your professional career. All it takes is your commitment and courage to face challenges head-on – and a passion for winning!

This role is integral to the company's commitment to driving and implementing direct materials sustainability initiatives and engagement programs with suppliers. The person will play a pivotal role in developing and implementation of sustainable agriculture supplier programs to deliver company commitments related to raw materials, with special focus on agricultural materials and reduction of carbon footprint from raw materials such as sugar, rice, barley. The person in the position will collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to integrate sustainability into daily operations and drive positive environmental impact- focusing on regenerative and sustainable agriculture programs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to making a difference and wants to be part of values sustainability at Carlsberg.

The Purpose of the Position Senior Manager Sustainable Agriculture Group ISC is to Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the company's sustainability strategy, goals, and programs to decrease carbon footprint from raw materials, increase share of materials sourced from suppliers that implemented sustainable agriculture practices and regenerative agriculture programs.

The position will be based in Ziegelbrücke (greater area Zurich), Switzerland. The required skills & competencies to succeed in this role are:

Personal qualifications / competencies:

• Managing Stakeholders and Leadership.

People and team-oriented. Inspires and energises in a non-bureaucratic style. Able to create strategy, vision and objectives. Excellent matrix manager and highly developed ability to engage and influence within a complex business environment.

• Organisational flexibility and managing diversity.

Able to work in matrix organisation and understands value of multilevel structures. Embraces the concept of global organisation endeavouring continues focus on creating value to the organisation. Understands and values cultural differences and see the diversity as opportunity. Treats differences with respect.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Decision quality.

Possesses the skills to deal with complex problems, analyse information and set clear priorities and goals. Able to track progress and deliver the results. Structured and disciplined with defining standards, procedures, reporting and tailored plans.

• Result Orientation

Documented history of own, measurable and outstanding achievements in previous roles, as a business leader and through the development of others.

• Growth Mindset

We live growth mindset culture in Carlsberg, we are looking for new colleagues who:

• Live by Semper Ardens (always burning) and constantly strive for the extraordinary
• Foster an environment of positive energy and compassion
• Passionate about the consumer in everything we do
• Decide fast and deliver with excellence
• Empower, support, and grow our people to reach their full potential

Experience/ Education

• 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain and in companies that use agricultural goods - profound understanding and knowledge of regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming of barley, rice, sugar, hops and other materials.
• Deep technical expertise of the raw materials production (from farm to fork) sustainability, especially the impact from regenerative agriculture practices into CO2 emissions reduction.
• Strong understanding of international environmental regulations and standards, safety standards, and sustainable practices and standards and regenerative agriculture practices applicable for raw materials (e.g. regenerative agriculture levers) as well as strong expertise in GHG accounting, industry practices and programs related to sustainable raw materials sourcing.
• Strong technical expertise in methodology to measure impact of regenerative and sustainable agriculture practices on carbon footprint.
• Experience food and beverage manufacturing or similar industry.
• Ability to engage and influence within a complex business environment.
• Ability to work in a matrix organisation and understand value of multilevel structures.
• Ability to create standards, processes and approaches that allow to manage remotely.
• Possesses the skills to deal with complex problems, analyse information, and set clear priorities and goals. Able to track progress and deliver the results. Structured and disciplined with defining standards, procedures, reporting, and tailored plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of successful collaboration with different stakeholders from multiple countries and organizational levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Language:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap for raw materials aligned with the company’s short and long-term strategies and objectives. Prepare the budget required for the roadmap delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the company's sustainability strategy, goals, and programs to decrease carbon footprint from raw materials, increase share of materials sourced from suppliers that implemented sustainable agriculture practices and regenerative agriculture programs.
• Work closely with raw materials suppliers, Procurement teams to identify emerging trends of regenerative agriculture, best practices for sustainable farming that can be applicable for Carlsberg raw materials. All programs and projects in full compliance with regulations relevant to the industry.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive improved engagement of farmers and support building their capabilities and technical knowledge of sustainable, regenerative agriculture.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to build scale and drive sustainable farming agenda.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure CO2e abatement from raw materials and track progress. Prepare the acceleration plan if needed.

Stakeholders & Relations
Internal:

• ISC Leadership Team

• Group and Region/ BU Procurement
• Group Development teams
• Regional Supply Chain VPs WE, CEE, Asia
• Relevant market and brewery operations teams
• Integrated supply chain functions at group level
• ESG and Corporate Affairs Central Office Carlsberg Copenhagen
• Finance/Controlling/HR
• Regional and market level sales and marketing organisations

External: Suppliers, Customers, Consumers

If you feel that you are ready for such a challenge and that you meet the above requirements, then apply through this link. Application deadline: 26th of November 2024.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow
For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.