Sustainability Associate - Supply Chain

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Sustainability Associate to support supply chain sustainability initiatives in Atlanta, GA. This entry-level role involves managing customer inquiries, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards, and collaborating with teams for data management and reporting. Key responsibilities include coordinating customer questionnaires, maintaining sustainability certifications, and participating in audits. A bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.
About the position

The Sustainability Associate will support Graphic Packaging International's sustainability initiatives by managing supply chain sustainability practices, addressing customer inquiries, and ensuring compliance with various sustainability standards. This entry-level position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and data management to enhance sustainability reporting and customer engagement.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate and complete customer questionnaires regarding the company's supply chain sustainability practices.
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• Create a library of standard answers to common customer questions.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the company's survey intake and answering process.
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• Engage with various parts of the company's global supply chain to acquire, harmonize, and cleanse data for sustainability reporting and customer surveys.
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• Assist the Supply Chain Manager in maintaining and updating sustainability certifications (SFI, FSC, PEFC, ISCC PLUS).
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• Participate in sustainability audits and assessments.
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• Generate reports and/or dashboards to support the development of goals and targets and to improve impact against material issues.
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• Support the development and implementation of sustainability programs and initiatives.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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• Basic understanding of sustainability certifications and supply chain management.
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• Experience with sustainability certifications (SFI, FSC, AF&PA) is a plus.
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• Familiarity with data management and reporting tools.
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• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
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• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
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• Strong analytical and organizational skills, detail orientation, and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with sustainability certifications (SFI, FSC, AF&PA) is a plus.

Benefits
• Competitive salary range of $52,500 - $69,930 per year.
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• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.