Junior Sustainability Coordinator

**We are currently looking for a hands-on sustainability coordinator to support our European Sustainability Team in reaching its targets. Samsonite has the ambition to become the most sustainable lifestyle bag & luggage company in the world. In this role, you will coordinate & support key sustainability projects in Europe that are going beyond the product.**

**In this role, you become part of the Product Development & Innovation Team located in Oudenaarde, but will work closely together with all departments in Europe. You’ll report to the VP Research Innovation & Development.**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Closely follow up key sustainability projects that go beyond the product.
- Packaging - supporting in drafting a sustainable packaging strategy with clear guidelines - aligned with EU regulations & plastic tax.
- Packaging - re-thinking our packaging from scratch including material selection, new designs, setting up partnerships.
- Certifications - researching best in class eco-certifications that can be European, but preferably globally applied. Collect certifications requests from the different countries - wholesale/retailers. Set-up pilot programs for certification of key collections.
- FAQ list for sustainability - collect all questionnaires coming from different countries - wholesale / retailers and draft a FAQ list with standardized answers for the countries to support them in answering in a consistent way on a European level.
- Support the European Sustainability Committee in organizing meetings, drafting agenda & sending out meeting minutes.
- Collect small sustainability actions in all departments.

**Applicants should ideally**:

- Have a degree in sustainability management or similar.
- Have a passion for sustainability in its different aspects - going from product to packaging, logistics, take back, recycling, design for disassembly, ecosystems, etc.
- Be a strong team player.
- Have a hands-on mentality to getting things done.
- Be pro-active and show strong problem-solving skills.
- Enjoy working together with different departments.
- Be methodical, logical and detail oriented.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
- Have an excellent command of English.

**Our offer**

You will become part of an international group, which is performing strongly and is a global leader in its field.

Samsonite is offering you an attractive remuneration package, in accordance with your experience and profile, and the opportunity to develop your skills in a truly international context that is in constant development.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company computer
- Company phone
- Eco vouchers
- Food allowance
- Hospitalization insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Vacation money

Work Location: In person