SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER

Company Description

Established in 1978 in the North of France, KIABI revolutionised off-the-peg fashion with the introduction of low-cost fashion for the whole family, a concept which had never been seen before. With a network of over 505 shops across the world, KIABI boasts a turnover of 2 billion euros (2019) and 2.4% growth. As a symbol of simplicity, universality and joie de vivre, KIABI proposes ranges that are created in France by an in-house team of 56 fashion designers. KIABI is France’s leading prêt-à-porter retailer with over 10,000 employees of 60 different nationalities. Kiabi is aware of the environmental footprint of its activity and is reaffirming its Social and Environmental Responsibility via the KIABI HUMAN programme, by developing ranges of ecologically designed products and a transparent supply chain, and training its staff and stakeholders in the human and environmental impact of its business. The company encourages the personal development of employees in their place of work and the promotion of ethical local initiatives.

Here at Kiabi, we reap the benefits of having a culture of happiness amongst our employees!

We are a Great Place to Work comprising people who are talented, individual, passionate about fashion and bursting with energy, to make every day fun! If your dream company involves hands-on management, committed teams and an enterprising culture built upon audacity and trust; if your dream job means you are free to express your own ideas, use your initiative and meet challenges... come and join us!

International Trading Fashion & Apparel Services Limited (ITFAS), the local trading office of Kiabi has been awarded the "Great Place To Work" and "Caring Company Logo". We are looking for high caliber candidates to support our dynamic and fast growing operations in Hong Kong.

Job Description

• Activate and ensure implement processes and programs to meet company long term sustainability goals in partnership with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Work closely with HQ sustainability team to develop and implement Global CSR strategy will bring measurable operational, environmental and social benefits for the company that drives business value
• Plan, organise and deliver sustainable solution for sourcing and buying activities.
• Build and implement ESG roadmap for KAIBI Asia in partnership with HQ
• Research in market sustainability fashion trends and competitors analysis, identify new opportunities and translate it to proactive actions
• Analyse business and financial impacts, build on various report to facilitate company’s decision-making
• Lead CSR committee and follow execution of the roadmap
• Nurtures in-house sustainability culture and work practices through campaigns, projects and training
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and developments related to ESG and provide recommendations to enhance the company’s ESG performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and deliver targeted training programs, workshops, and educational materials to address identified capacity gaps
• Organize change management and drive collaboration within value chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree holder in Environmental Science, Engineering or related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years relevant working experience, Supply Chain, Garment Buying Office experience are highly preferable
• Strong communicator with the capacity to guide and sway a diverse range of stakeholders
• Well organized & prioritizing
• Collaborative team player with good interpersonal and presentation skills
• Good command of spoken & written English. French is a plus.