About the Opportunity
- This role is for a passionate, entrepreneurial leader to drive sustainability strategy execution for a leading global footwear brand & manufacturer in India. The Head of Sustainability
- India will own sustainability outcomes across manufacturing, supply chain, and brand impact, working closely with the Global Head of Sustainability and cross-functional teams to embed social and environmental responsibility across the value chain. Role & Responsibilities
- Own and be accountable for the Brand’s sustainability strategy in India, including Supplier Working Conditions (SWC) and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), while defining and driving relevant KPIs.
• Set India-specific sustainability priorities and execution strategy for 2025–2030, translating global direction into locally relevant, cost-aware, and regulator-ready roadmaps.
• Lead resolution of critical safety, labor, environmental, and regulatory issues; ensure sustained compliance through strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement.
• Influence leadership decisions on sourcing strategy, factory expansion, vendor rationalization, and capex by articulating risks, trade-offs, and long-term impact.
- Own sustainability governance in India; leverage internal and external data for data-driven decision-making, reporting, system development, and KPI tracking.
• Assess and analyze company policies and processes to identify improvement areas aligned with sustainability commitments.
• Anticipate emerging risks and regulatory changes; advise India leadership proactively
• Be accountable for implementing EHS and SWC governance systems while balancing business needs with environmental and social responsibility.




• Evaluate efficacy of sustainability/EHS/working conditions programs; recommend and implement improvements
• Draft reports, presentations, and proposals; present recommendations to stakeholders; lead training and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage partnerships with sustainability/SWC enterprises. Skills & Qualifications Must-Have
• 7+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, EHS, or responsible sourcing, preferably within footwear, apparel, or manufacturing-led supply chains.
• Bachelor’s or college degree and advanced degree required in Business, Environmental Studies, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively with a team-player mindset.
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on attitude with ability to develop programs and teams resourcefully.
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative data. Preferred
• Demonstrated metric improvements through strategy development and deployment
• Solid problem-solving, facilitation, and business intuition.
• Customer and consumer focus; understands sustainability’s impact on end users
• Decisiveness and collaboration with proven results delivery
• Personal credibility through communication, results, and trusted relationships
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills; ability to communicate succinctly with leadership.
• Experience managing across local, regional, and global environments; culturally aware and adaptable.

Skills:
manufacturing,leadership,sourcing,data,sustainability,sustainability strategy,teams,accountability,strategy

📌 Head of Sustainability India (Gurugram)
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