Company Description
This is B&S
B&S exists to make premium consumer goods available to everyone, anywhere. We believe that getting access to consumer products that bring joy and comfort into everyday lives, should be easy around the globe.
We are proud to see B&S featured in the latest edition of the #MT500 by MT/Sprout, which lists the 500 most reputable companies in the Netherlands. We rank #9 most attractive employer and #6 most sustainable company.
Are you curious about who we are as an employer and our thoughts on diversity and inclusion? Klik hier voor meer informatie!
Job Description
We are seeking someone who is motivated to contribute to meaningful change and help advance our sustainability efforts within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector. If you are enthusiastic about developing and supporting practical solutions, and interested in improving processes for better sustainability outcomes, we would be glad to hear from you. You will join a supportive sustainability team where your project management, analytical skills and up-to-date knowledge will be valued. We offer a dynamic role in a diverse and evolving organization, and welcome applicants who appreciate collaboration and are eager to learn alongside motivated colleagues.
Reach your full potential as a Sustainability associate
As a member of our Sustainability Team, you’ll collaborate with five dedicated colleagues to deliver impactful sustainability initiatives. You’ll play an essential role in implementing projects that span five diverse business segments that sell food, personal care, liquor, beauty, and electronic products. Our sustainability strategy is centered on key priorities such as combating climate change, advancing sustainable distribution, reducing packaging and waste, promoting responsible sourcing and building a sustainable product portfolio.
This is what you can expect of the role
- Gather, analyse, review and report on sustainability data
- Initiate, track progress of and support team members in sustainability initiatives multiple business segments and corporate functions
- Provide input for internal and external communication messaging, including the annual report
- Stay up to date and support compliance efforts regarding evolving legislative requirements
- Provide input for further refinement of the sustainability strategy and reporting, update policies and conduct sustainability risk assessments
- Research industry best practices and share key developments to inspire and inform relevant teams
- Support in awareness creation to embed sustainability thinking into everyday business decisions
Qualifications
This is you
As a quick and eager learner with a go-getter attitude, you enjoy analyzing and reporting on data. You thrive in a hybrid work environment and relish the opportunity to deep-dive into complex topics, demonstrating a keen ability to interpret regulatory language. With a structured, systems-thinking approach, you excel at problem-solving and bring a collaborative, team-oriented spirit to your work. You are also not afraid to build relationships with colleagues outside the team to further the sustainability projects.
You
- Hold a bachelor degree or Master's degree in sustainability, economics, international affairs, engineering, or a related field
- Bring at least 2-3 years of professional experience as a sustainability coordinator, ESG reporter, or in a similar capacity, ideally including 1–2 years in consulting
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, work in a structured manner and have a keen eye for detail
- Are proficient in the use of Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams
- Possess a solid understanding of business operations and financial implications, enabling you to critically assess and enhance projects and business cases
- Communicate effectively in written and spoken English; proficiency in Dutch is considered an asset
Additional Information
We offer you
- A good salary in line with your experience, plus a yearly fixed Christmas bonus and a performance dependent bonus
- Initially, a one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
- 25 vacation days, with the possibility to purchase additional days
- A travel allowance of up to 75 km on single trip travel when working at the office, or an allowance if you’re working remotely (from home)
- The flexibility to work 2 day a week from home
- A pension scheme where 2/3rd of the pension costs are paid by us
- The possibility to take courses related to your growth ambitions and function
- A coaching program focused on your mental health (non-binding)
- Participation in group insurance such as disability insurance and survivor’s insurance
- Free use of our company gym
- Bicycle plan where you can benefit from a substantial discount
