Sustainability Manager (mfd)
Job Summary
Over 160 stores 16000 employees 120 years experience: at the international fashion company Peek & Cloppenburg* with its headquarters in Vienna and Düsseldorf traditional family values meet a dynamic industry. For us fashion isnt just a product its our common language. Here youre not just an employee you become part of our community. A fashion community in which you can live doing what you love. Lets create the future of retail. Together.
As an affiliated companyof Peek & Cloppenburg* B.V. & Co. KG Düsseldorf JC Brand AG is at the heart of the groups new private label strategy. Together we are creating a dynamic creative private label organization that combines the brand DNA of Peek & Cloppenburg* Düsseldorf with fresh ideas market trends and entrepreneurial spirit.
*There are two independent companies Peek & Cloppenburg with their headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. This advertisement refers to the Düsseldorf group of companies whose store locations you can find here:
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Supply chain strategy: You translate our overarching sustainability strategy into practical initiatives across the textile supply chain partnering closely with Sourcing Design and Product teams to drive sustainable material selection.
Certification & compliance: You take full ownership of material certifications (such as GRS RCS RWS GOTS OEKO-TEX) manage external audits and transaction certificates and establish robust verification processes to ensure valid claims.
Traceability & suppliers: You build end-to-end traceability systems from raw fiber to final garment conduct supplier risk assessments and collaborate with partners on sustainable material strategies and improvement plans.
Sustainable packaging: You drive eco-friendly packaging projects across the supply chain ensuring that materials compliance guidelines and supplier documentation meet all relevant environmental requirements.
Digital product integration: You integrate certification data into PLM/ERP systems set data governance rules for sustainability KPIs and strategically prepare our supply chain for the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Your educational path: You hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Sustainability Textile Technology Textile Engineering Environmental Management Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field.
Your strengths: You bring strong project management capabilities analytical thinking and excellent communication skills. You excel at translating complex standards into clear operational processes leading interactive workshops and managing multicultural stakeholders with confidence.
Your profile: You have 35 years of professional experience in textile sustainability sustainable sourcing or certification managementideally within the fashion or retail industry. You possess deep knowledge of fabric certifications supply chain traceability and digital tools like PLM or ERP systems and You speak fluent Spanish alongside very good English skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
Room to Grow: Be part of an exciting new chapter from day our Madrid design hub your ideas and creativity will have a direct impact and help shape the future of our brand.
Start-Up Spirit Strong Foundation: Experience the energy and flexibility of a start-up environment supported by the stability structure and reach of one of Europes leading fashion groups.
International Collaboration: Work with a diverse and inspiring team from across Europe united by creativity curiosity and a shared passion for progress.
Work out on site: You have free access to the fitness room located in the building perfect for fitting movement and energy boosts easily into your workday.
Required Experience:
Manager