Director, Zero Waste & Circularity

Company: Nike
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHThis role will be a member of the Climate & Environment leadership team within Nike's Global Sustainability function. You will collaborate with embedded sustainability team members across the enterprise, including innovation, product, supply chain, marketplace, and brand. There will also be a strong emphasis on engaging with key external stakeholders. This role will manage a team of 3-4 direct reports and actively partner with our adjacent Nike Grind business team.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, driven, and passionate about fueling sustainable growth at Nike through advancing circular business solutions. The role requires a system-level problem solver who can see how diverse parts can fit together to drive clear value and impact at scale. In addition to subject matter experience, we are seeking an individual that is an effective communicator that can work cross-functionally and influence different personalities and perspectives.The candidate will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
• A minimum of 9 years directly relevant work experience in business and sustainability
• Specific experience in driving sustainability programs in a large CPG company preferred
• Management-level strategic planning and performance management experience required
• Strong business acumen and superior quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills
• Subject matter expertise in circular economy principles, waste management practices, and relevant waste regulations/industry standards
• Proven ability to lead collaboration across diverse teams within a large organization and inspire confidence to motivate groups collectively to meet common objectives
• Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources
• Exceptional verbal and visual communication skills to convey complex information in a simple, easily understood manner to diverse groups of stakeholders
• Experience in managing external partnerships, vendor relationships, and contract budget management.
• Proven people and team management skills with the ability to deliver results through others
• Ability to travel up to 15% per year, domestically and internationallyWHAT YOU'LL WORK ONNike is working to accelerate the transition from take-make-waste business models to more circular solutions that create value by eliminating waste and keeping products and materials in use. We aspire to not only achieve zero waste in our global operations but to work with suppliers, customers, and communities in addressing the broader systemic changes needed to unlock a truly circular economy.This role is responsible for unifying the enterprise around a shared vision for a circular future, collaborating with accountable business units to turn vision into reality, and leading external partnerships to unlock challenges requiring multi-stakeholder collaboration. The position also is accountable for leading the embedded zero waste strategy within Nike's extended supply chain from manufacturing to consumer and back again.Core responsibilities include:
• Unite Nike and its value chain behind an integrated waste and circularity offense
• Track Nike's enterprise circularity metrics and leverage data insights to identify opportunities for continued improvement
• Set Nike's waste & circularity policies/guidelines
• Identify and build the business case for innovative circular solutions
• Develop strategic internal and external partnerships to remove barriers and accelerate action
• Provide internal subject matter consulting support
• Manage team structure that facilitates and maximizes individual and team performance.We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the .
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