Responsibilities

• Participate in coordinating the development and implementation of CSR strategy across committees and business departments
• Support and develop CSR and sustainability initiatives for private‑label food items
• Supervise national and international CSR projects and ensure alignment with company standards
• Conduct sustainability research and monitor relevant trends in the U.S. market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including NGOs
• Ensure compliance with internal CSR standards and all applicable international, federal, and state regulations related to CSR and ESG
• Lead or organize subject‑specific training and events for the purchasing team
• Develop business cases for responsible sourcing solutions and long‑term sustainability programs
• Create and continually review sourcing roadmaps, targets, and progress metrics
• Support CSR campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing department
• Maintain ISO 9001 Standards and Certification

Requirements

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Biology, Chemistry or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
• 25% national and international travel required by car, plane and/or train [includes stores, regional offices and distribution centers]

Preferred

• ServSafe, PCQI, HACCP, or other industry standard certifications/licenses
• Knowledge and/or certification for an ISO Standard (ISO 9001:2015)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace or related software
• German language skills
• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting standards
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and quality standards (ISO)
• Experience in a regulatory affairs, quality assurance, or compliance role

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)
• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents
• Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time