Senior Vendor Renewable Energy Manager – Responsible Supply Chain, Hong Kong

Job title: Senior Vendor Renewable Energy Manager – Responsible Supply Chain, Hong Kong

Company: Lululemon Athletica


Job description: Description & RequirementsWho we arelululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.About this teamThis role is part of the enterprise-wide sustainability team shaping the future of impact within our brand and business. This work doesn’t just live in one function; social and environmental impact at lululemon is integrated in everything we do. The team leads and integrates our vision and initiatives across the company to create value for our brand, our collective (guests, employees, makers, ambassadors), and society. The result? lululemon is an innovative, purpose-driven brand creating a future that we want to live in.A day in the life:As the Senior Vendor Renewable Energy Manager in the Responsible Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for the activation of lululemon’s supplier-facing climate and renewable energy strategy to ensure lululemon achieves our Be Planet Impact Agenda climate goals and meets or exceeds industry expectations. You will work closely with lululemon’s climate strategy and sourcing teams as well as our vendors to drive scope 3 emissions reductions through renewable energy procurement, participate in cross-industry initiatives to identify and implement renewable energy opportunities and advocate for frameworks that offer to increase the renewable energy adoption and provide incentives for renewable energy development.

• Drive Scope 3 emissions reduction through vendor renewable energy projects and procurement
• Ensure vendors deliver against lululemon’s renewable energy targets and program requirements
• Understand and solve the on-the-ground implementation challenges and identify and implement further emissions reduction opportunities in partnership with vendors
• Represent lululemon in external forums related to renewable energy procurement, programs and initiatives
• Align with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the renewable energy program is in concert with lululemon’s business direction across countries of manufacture, production facilities and long-range planning
• Stay informed about industry trends and developments in renewable energy technologies
• Advocate for renewable energy solutions and their adoption in the textile industry supply chain with various stakeholders (e.g., governments, industry associations, climate NGOs, activation partners, etc.).
• Analyze data and latest trends in manufacturing renewable energy work, including corporate and non-governmental programming and evolving renewable energy technologies and regulations, to improve the program continuously and to reduce Scope 3 emissions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or supply chain management
• 12+ years of experience working directly with supply chain partners on sustainability and climate strategy
• Min 5 years of experience in driving renewable energy and climate projects and activating renewable energy procurement
• Working knowledge of setting carbon targets and developing emissions reduction plans
• Experience with working directly with supply chain partners on environmental assessments or production efficiency
• Understanding of energy use at textile, apparel, footwear and related manufacturing facilities
• Strong eye for detail while being able to see the bigger picture
• Proven ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices for improvement
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts and negotiate with external vendors to drive action
• Fluent in English (with Mandarin preferred)

Must haves:

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.#LI-CY1Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

Expected salary:

Location: Hong Kong

Job date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:52:59 GMT

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