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Position Overview:

At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.

ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years. All of that comfort, fit, and functionality starts within the minds of the passionate people that work within our walls.

Based upon our core values, everyone’s input and contributions are respected at ASICS America. We nurture a collaborative environment and hire team members that are never content, always pushing through their own limitations, continually in the pursuit of improving performance, are innovative and creative, reach for new challenges, and always aim to surpass the next goal.

Our Mission: We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul

ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano – a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.

POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position):

Reporting to the EVP, ASICS North America (ANA) Business Strategy, and indirectly to the GM, Global Sustainability, the Manager of CSR and Sustainability manages and executes the different initiatives related to the brand’s regional and global sustainability goals that focus on environmental and social sustainability. This individual is responsible to improve environmental performance, and ensure that all supplier factories comply with the company’s Code of conduct. The Manager, CSR and Sustainability, coordinates and integrates sustainability projects into the organization including, Logistics and Distribution, Product life cycle, Marketing, Sales, Procurement and Human Resources. In addition, he/she collaborates with external stakeholders like NGO’s and industry groups to represents ASICS to drive for change in Responsible Sourcing Practices throughout the supply chain.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to develop Global CSR and Sustainability Strategy through identification of risks and opportunities and proposal of solutions
• Develop ANA’s CSR and Sustainability Goal and Strategy based on/ liaising with Global Strategy
• Translate CSR and Sustainability strategy into initiatives and actions and embed into business divisions
• Develop and implement environmental initiatives based on the strategy for ASICS to improve environmental performance and achieve carbon reduction target collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for reducing ANA’s Carbon footprint via energy management tools such as LEED building certifications; On-site renewable deployment.
• Maintain an integral role in the sustainable product development process and provide support related to the initiatives (Material selection, manufacturing techniques, LCA).
• Develop and implement circular initiatives engaging consumes.
• Responsible for supply chain CSR risk assessment and compliance. Interacts with internal sourcing team and suppliers, conduct audit, lead corrective action plans to improve labor conditions at factories.
• Ensure the CSR standard are met at the supplier selection.
• Lead community engagement programs in ANA.
• Contribute to develop sustainability communication, e.g., Sustainability Report, web site
• Lead creating sustainability awareness and capacity building (training) in ANA
• Bring in external knowledge to bring ASICS Sustainability level to the global standard.
• Collaborate with other brands, industry associations and NGOs to achieve ASICS goals.
• Closely work with Global Sustainability Department
• Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with external stakeholders, customers, peers and management
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and anticipate the needs of a changing landscape.
• Aptitude for fostering positive relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluency of one or more additional languages preferred.
• Excellent people skills – strong ability to develop and manage diverse relationships, engage, inspire, influence and build credibility among a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to travel throughout the domestic United States and Internationally (25% approx.)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Orientation
• Innovation/Creativity
• Leadership
• Collaboration/Mutual Respect
• Result Driven

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of CSR and Sustainability experience, both social (supply chain CSR) and environmental in a corporate environment
• Expert-level preferred in Environmental Sustainability trends, international labor laws, and codes of conduct
• Experience in social audits and foreign manufacturing environments, desired. SMETA 4 Pillar audit tool experience, Auditor certification e.g. IRCA, preferred.
• Experience in successfully managing NGO allegations related to labor or environmental compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, Master’s degree appreciated
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Google Applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• One or more of the following preferred: IRCA, LEED Green Associate or AP, ISO 14001

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required
• Office work, some lifting, considerable walking

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.