Sr Manager Supply Chain Sustainability

FREEMAN • Chicago, IL • 3h ago

About Us

Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry' largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

Summary

At Freeman, we are committed to a more sustainable future for our industry, people, customers and future generations. If you are seeking a fast-paced environment where you can drive innovation and tackle significant sustainability challenges, this might be the role for you!

As the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability, you will play a crucial role in achieving Freeman's goals of reducing our footprint by 50% by 2030, reaching net zero by 2050, and achieving zero waste. You will lead engagement and collaboration with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to progress our goals, align our programs with our commitment to environmental stewardship and ensure our events are both memorable and environmentally responsible. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to integrate sustainability into core supply chain processes and vendor management practices, as well as drive innovation across the product lifecycle.

This position will support our Sustainability team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate will be based out of our North Dallas office location in Dallas, TX; however, we are also open to candidates in the following locations:

Anaheim, CA

San Francisco, CA

Denver, CO

Orlando, FL

Atlanta, GA

Chicago, IL

Lanham, MD

Las Vegas, NV

Kearney, NJ

Nashville, TN

Austin, TX

San Antonio, TX

Alexandria, VA

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead, design and implement global supply chain sustainability initiatives aligned with enterprise goals.

Partner cross-functionally to progress and operationalize sustainability across the value chain.

Drive sustainable sourcing, supplier engagement, and innovation across the product lifecycle.

Develop policies, practices, and reporting frameworks to support sustainability performance.

Monitor and evaluate environmental impacts of supply chain activities; identify opportunities for waste reduction and resource efficiency.

Lead sustainability data, analytics, and reporting for internal and external purposes.

Manage certification processes and ensure compliance with sustainability standards.

Stay current on industry trends and integrate best practices into strategy and execution.

Deliver training programs to build sustainability capabilities across supply chain teams.

Present progress and insights to senior leadership and support external reporting requirements.

Education & Experience

Proven track record for contributing to successful, dynamic, and evolving organizations.

Experience and credibility to earn the trust of key internal and external stakeholders.

Experience developing and managing supplier engagement programs, especially in sustainability.

Deep experience coordinating collaborative efforts to develop and deliver impactful programs and high-quality reporting, presenting data and trends in a clear and concise manner for stakeholders at all levels.

Strong knowledge of supply chains including sourcing, procurement, transportation/supply chain logistics, waste.

Strong knowledge of sustainability standards, practices, and programs (e.g. carbon accounting, CDP, ESG, ISO) and in particular leading scope 3 programs.

Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Solid financial understanding and risk analysis ability, as well as change management, relationship building and project management skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-functional cross geography team, with minimal supervision.

Ability to effectively communicate and work side by side with operations.

Creative and thoughtful planning and relationship building across all internal departments to create successful sustainability programs.

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft O365 platform including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

7-10 years of industry experience.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year university or college is preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience is required.

Willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the @types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Salary range of $95,000 - $130,000 based upon experience. This position also qualifies for an Annual Incentive Bonus (AIP).

Diversity Commitment

At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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