Manager, Sourcing Compliance - Sustainability Training

Job ID 10110667 Location Singapore, Singapore Business Disney Experiences Date posted Jan. 10, 2025

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Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

The Manager, Sourcing Compliance – Sustainability Training, will play a crucial part in advancing Disney’s 2030 Environmental Goals by leading the development and delivery of sustainability training programs for our suppliers. Leading the charge in designing, implementing, and delivering sustainability training programs for our extensive network of suppliers, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure these initiatives seamlessly align with Disney's multifaceted sustainability goals.

Crafting engaging training materials and presentations, you will navigate the intricacies of Disney's organizational structure, product development processes, and vendor relationships to deliver content uniquely tailored to our brand. Encompassing a diverse array of topics, from Scope 3 emissions to reduced textile waste and sustainable packaging, you will continuously stay at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring our training content remains cutting-edge and impactful. Your passion for sustainability, combined with your exceptional communication and collaboration skills, will be pivotal in fostering positive change within our supply chain.

This individual must be a self-starter, highly organized, eager to drive progress towards The Walt Disney Company’s sustainability goals, and have the ability to influence leadership and partners through change.

This role works closely with suppliers based in China and the Sourcing Compliance & Operations team based in the US.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop training programs that educate suppliers on Disney's environmental goals and expectations.
Create engaging and informative training materials, presentations, and resources.
Ensure suppliers understand and comply with Disney's environmental standards and regulations.
Provide guidance on adopting sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
Collaborate with internal teams to align training programs with various sustainability initiatives.
Work closely with external environmental organizations to stay updated on industry best practices.
Conduct regular training sessions for suppliers, both in-person and virtually, to ensure understanding and commitment to Disney's environmental goals.

Requirements:

5-8 years of experience in vendor training, sustainability training, communications or related field.
Bachelor's Degree (BA) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Communications, Business, or equivalent degree.
Full professional proficiency in English
Professional working proficiency in one or more regional languages (e.g., Vietnamese, Mandarin, Putonghua, Cantonese, Korean, Bahasa)
Ability to travel for conferences, meetings and site visits.
Proven experience in developing and delivering environmental sustainability training programs.
Familiarity with supply chain and vendor management practices.
Strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Apparel industry, product development, raw material, supply chain and product sustainability experience required.
Strong ability to work independently with minimal direction, strong industry connections, highly self-motivated, extremely strong project management, and executive presentation skills.
Knowledge of and experience working with product sustainability standards and certifications including GOTS, Oeko-Tex, GRS, OCS, FEM, and FSC.
Knowledge of production manufacturing and product engineering, global trade regulations, production cycle timeline, calendar management, fabric performance and garment/product construction.
Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit, adept in working in ambiguity and new start-up teams
Highly collaborative, with ability to work across disciplines, sell in strategies, and drive to win-win solutions.
Proficiency in MS Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven ability to influence and make decisions across geographies in a matrixed environment.
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically and act tactically.
Effective and influential communicator in written and verbal form; Ability to design compelling presentations.
Detail oriented with strong follow through; Organize and prioritize multiple projects.
Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks.
Ability to inspire, think creatively and strategically and act tactically.
Strong problem-solving, negotiations, and team building skills.
Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions.
Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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