SASEA - VN - Sustainability Specialist, Sustainability team

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Contribute to sustainability initiatives by training suppliers, developing action plans, and supporting compliance projects within a collaborative and impactful team environment.

Assignments:

  • Contribute to creating action plan related to sustainability development of supplier
  • Provide expertise in relevant area, in connection to the global and local priorities and directions, with consideration to risks identified
  • Train and support suppliers, business units' teams in Sustainability related topics, as well as IWAY and associated agenda
  • Responsible to plan and perform verification activities, secure timely and accurate verification information in the planning and reporting tools
  • Support new suppliers during onboarding (including sub-suppliers) with providing required education, assessment (compliance, capability assessment and APL co-creation and follow up)
  • Together with business teams participate in opening new suppliers / new countries with risk assessment
  • Contribute to global sustainability projects
  • Contribute to short- and long-term sustainability compliance PLA action plans, prepare and implement relevant activities
  • Share Environmental and Social good business examples and practices

Education: University degree in Sustainability, Engineering, or Social Sciences.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in ESG Governance (Environmental, Social, and Corporate), with a strong focus on Health, Safety, and Environmental practices.
  • Hands-on experience in verification and compliance activities.

Technical Knowledge:

  • Familiarity with management systems such as IWAY, ISO 14001, SA8000, and OHSAS.
  • Knowledge of local legislation and sustainability trends in the local market.
  • Good understanding of various industrial setups and processes.
  • Awareness of global sustainability trends and their business impact.

Specialized Expertise:

  • Knowledge of energy-related topics, including renewable energy and energy efficiency.
  • Understanding of recycled materials and raw material traceability concepts.

Language Skills: Proficient in Vietnamese and English.

This position will be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and travelling is a part of the assignment. 

The selection process will take place continuously, please send in your application in English as soon as possible but latest 31 Dec 2025. We will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates.

The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.  You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you values are more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.Supply Chain Operations (SCO) connects customers with IKEA products in a simple, affordable, and sustainable way. It delivers transport and logistic solutions today, tomorrow and over time by (a) optimizing replenishment solutions (b) defining physical goods flow capacity needs (c) sourcing and developing transport & logistics capacities (d) managing the goods flow (e) leading & securing supply quality.

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