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Job Description
- Req#: R173016
Supports strategies, standards, and processes using a customer centric mindset to deliver results and maximize
efficiencies and productivity
Project manager to drive best in class management of product and environmental impacts through design and manufacturing due diligence, regulatory compliance and government relations and the reduction of product environmental impacts
Collaborate with the Global Sustainability team to evaluate brand right sustainable product innovations and represent sourcing considerations in the evaluation; liaise with internal SME for input
Partner between brand teams and category teams on sustainability priorities; support adoption of sustainability developments that meet brand criteria throughout the product to market process and seasonal sourcing strategies
Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
Assess material sustainability risks and opportunities that have the potential to impact Gap Inc’s strategic objectives
Manage projects and program execution within area of specialty and ensures quality of work
Strong passion for human rights and/or environmental issues. Knowledge and understanding of work specific to Sustainability initiatives and concepts
Demonstrated ability to understand and translate organization objectives in to measurable, sustainability initiatives for all business units. An understanding, including financial acumen, of how to drive business results.
Ability to analyze large data sets, cull relevant insights/interpret trends, and present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and build consensus across multiple stakeholders and functions
About the Role
In this role, you will support globally focused teams on infusing sustainability methods and practices into our supplier's operations. You will support the Supplier Sustainability team, assist in overseeing the implementation of our key programs. The role will aid in implementing our Assessment & Remediation, P.A.C.E.. (Gap Inc. mentorship and training program), Workplace Cooperation, Supervisory Skills Training, and Prevention of Gender Based Violence programs.What You'll Do
Who You Are
About the company
Gap Inc. is the largest specialty retailer in the United States, and is 3rd in total international locations, behind Inditex Group and H&M. As of September 2008, the company has approximately 135,000 employees and operates 3,727 stores worldwide, of which 2,406 are located in the U.S.