Sustainability Strategist

Head of Sustainability

Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

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The Head of Sustainability will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's sustainability strategy. This senior leadership role will drive the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into our business operations, ensuring alignment with our corporate values and long-term objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, regional teams, and external stakeholders to advance our sustainability agenda and achieve measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the sustainability strategy, aligning it with the company's mission, vision, and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and sustainability regulations and standards across all regions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, regulatory bodies, and community organizations, to promote and communicate the company's sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee the preparation and publication of sustainability reports, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting ESG performance and progress.
• Work closely with the Learning & Development function to develop, design and deliver appropriate ESG training, coaching and guidance to all levels of the business, across all areas of the Organisation.
• Develop and manage the sustainability budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve strategic goals.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives and track progress towards targets.
• Identify and mitigate sustainability-related risks, ensuring the company's resilience and long-term viability.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of sustainability principles, ESG frameworks, and relevant regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop data-driven strategies and solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale sustainability projects and initiatives from concept to implementation.
• A genuine passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive environmental and social impact.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.