Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

High-quality fresh chocolate – that is what the Swiss chocolate manufacturer Läderach stands for. Founded in 1962, the family business today employs over 2500 people group-wide from more than 80 countries, with a rising trend. The company's headquarters are located in the canton of Glarus. Against a picturesque Alpine backdrop, we produce our fresh chocolates here and constantly develop new, creative ideas in agile teams.

Various activities are bundled in our corporate division «Corporate Functions». In addition to our finance and IT services, this area also includes global marketing and sales management as well as human resources. Fresh ideas are created here daily, which we jointly lead to success. Personal responsibility and networked work are particularly important to us. Do you want to be part of it? Then come to us.

• You actively drive the implementation of the sustainability strategy and ensure that it is anchored in the relevant business areas.
• You support the specialist departments in developing concrete roadmaps as well as in defining sustainability goals and implementation measures.
• You coordinate and lead the regular meetings of the sustainability committee and support the implementation of the discussed measures.
• You monitor regulatory developments in the field of sustainability and accompany the implementation of relevant ESG requirements in the business areas as well as within ongoing initiatives.
• You analyze current trends, recognize the need for action early in the business areas, and promote environmentally friendly initiatives.
• You develop systems and processes for reliable key figure reporting based on defined KPIs.
• You prepare reports and presentations on the progress of sustainability projects for management and the board of directors. In doing so, you compile the relevant content for the sustainability report and independently draft the report in coordination with the specialist departments.
• You are the internal and external contact person worldwide for all sustainability issues at Läderach.

• You have a relevant degree and/or further training in the field of corporate sustainability.
• You bring several years of professional experience (ideally 2–4 years) in a comparable position and corresponding knowledge in the sustainability areas of the food/retail or manufacturing industry.
• You convince with your communication skills with cross-departmental stakeholders and your project management experience.
• You are assertive and consistently implement your ideas.
• You have an affinity for preparing key figures as well as pronounced conceptual and analytical skills.
• You are proficient in German and English, both written and spoken, and use this daily.
• You enjoy building and further developing new specialist areas.
• You are proactive and pursue a practical approach in implementing sustainability measures.
• You have very good German and English skills, both written and spoken.

• An exciting working environment with motivated colleagues
• A position with a lot of personal responsibility
• The opportunity to contribute fresh ideas
• An open and respectful feedback culture
• Internal and external training
• Individual career opportunities
• Generous discounts on our products
• Chocolate at the workplace
• Free parking spaces
• Discounts in the Läderach café and staff restaurant

Sounds interesting? Then apply with us. Emilija Minova, Head Talent Acquisition/Employer Branding, is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Please understand that we do not consider external recruitment agencies for filling this position.