Purpose of the Job:Responsible for ensuring Consumer Eyecare products are as sustainable as possible, developing and implementing the sustainability strategy, ensuring a sustainable & responsible supply chain, and leading engagement with key stakeholders for sustainability initiatives. Ensure strategy aligns with corporate and customer sustainability strategiesSupport country launches of Consumer Eyecare products (Lens and Screen Cleaning & eye care range) including regulatory compliance and alignment with sustainability strategyContribute to technical supplier development for Consumer Eyecare products with international suppliers to ensure responsible and sustainable sourcing of products.Manage external regulatory and technology consultants/partners to supplement internal expertiseIdeally the candidate will have a proven track record of delivering against sustainability and product strategies while working in FMCG or similar industry.They will have experience working in collaboration with their cross functional team members and ensuring strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders.They will be a highly motivated, passionate individual and aspire to join a highly successful organization, where they can continue to grow and develop, with high expectations for their future.

Objectives:

To ensure our products are as sustainable as possibleTo ensure our products are compliant with sustainability regulations across all countries in which they are available.To be the custodian of all sustainabilityinformation ensuring it is complete, up to date and auditableTo provide technical support to procurementTo ensure suppliers meet their responsibilities from a sustainability and regulatory perspective

Key Requirements of the role include:

Develop, plan and implement sustainability roadmap for consumer eyecare productsPlay a key role in planning and implementing the product and technology roadmapsEnsure our products are regulatory compliant and future -proof across all countriesIdentify, contract and manage external regulatory and sustainability consultants/partners to supplement internal expertiseProvide sustainability and regulatory leadership in the management and development of suppliersChampion and lead projects to improve our sustainability across both product and packagingExecute a structured and auditable trail for all projects, aligning standards with the Global TeamCollaborate effectively with key internal stakeholders in Birmingham and across CVZ WorldwideProvide support for the Global Marketing Manager and Director as required

​Must Have:

Proven academics: Degree qualified in STEM or relevant subject3-5 years working in a sustainability role with proven track record of delivering relevant outcomesExperience of working within a consumer focused packaged goods/ healthcare industry with transferrable skillsExperience of working in a highly regulated environmentExperience of working with external (regulatory) agencies and suppliersProven ability to work and collaborate with a dispersed team to deliver resultsProven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneouslyStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to Globally Travel – US/Asia/Europe Proven skills: PC literate, Microsoft application competency: Excel, PowerPoint and WordAn inquisitive mind to keep up to date with sustainability initiatives Strong analytical mindset and data focused

​Desirable:

Miniumum of 3 years’ experience of a highly regulated environmentTechnical qualification in SustainabilityPackaging development experience

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Hayley Lem, Jacob Clarke