Sustainability (CSR) Consultant

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar.As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link’s (Beef Jerky, Biltong), Peperami, BiFi and Minuets. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom.Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon! Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day.Job DescriptionMake a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide as Sustainability (CSR) Consultant at Jack Link’s EMEA.Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.This position is remote based and you will be reporting to the Sustainability Manager EMEA. As a CSR Consultant, you will give directions to strategic, multidisciplinary projects within Jack Link’s EMEA with a focus on the CSR future-proof supply chain and product data program. This program enables Jack Link’s EMEA to collect, manage and report validated (ESG) products and supply chain data in an efficient and reliable manner, so that we can achieve targeted impact on sustainability and compliance.CSR data & value chain transparency: you will create a future-proof framework for collecting, managing and reporting product and supply chain data. With a focus on carbon reduction, sustainable sourcing, and CSR compliance. Carbon Reduction. You will coordinate our Carbon reduction strategy, by monitoring strategic plan, report on performance and scenario planning and implement and execute carbon accounting, reporting and reporting automation. Sustainable sourcing. You will implement and follow up on due diligence of our sustainable sourcing policies across all our suppliers and ingredients to ensure compliance. You support our Procurement team in sustainable sourcing, risk assessments, assessing suppliers, support the CSR manager in decision-making, track progress and provide analytical insights to the team.You support in supplier onboarding and work closely with key suppliers to co-develop improvement initiatives, share best practices, and monitor and track progress to ensure compliance and continuous improvementCSR compliance. You will oversee CSR regulation requirements (EUDR, CSRD CSDDD, LsKG. PPWR/EPR, etc), frame requirements to business impact and translate to (implement) necessary policies, processes, analysis, and report on required information. Carbon Reduction. You will coordinate our Carbon reduction strategy, by monitoring strategic plan, report on performance and scenario planning and implement and execute carbon accounting, reporting and reporting automation. Sustainable sourcing. You will implement and follow up on due diligence of our sustainable sourcing policies across all our suppliers and ingredients to ensure compliance. You support our Procurement team in sustainable sourcing, risk assessments, assessing suppliers, support the CSR manager in decision-making, track progress and provide analytical insights to the team.You support in supplier onboarding and work closely with key suppliers to co-develop improvement initiatives, share best practices, and monitor and track progress to ensure compliance and continuous improvementCSR compliance. You will oversee CSR regulation requirements (EUDR, CSRD CSDDD, LsKG. PPWR/EPR, etc), frame requirements to business impact and translate to (implement) necessary policies, processes, analysis, and report on required informationQualificationsEU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.Education: you have completed a university education in preferably Data analytics, Econometry, Engineering studies which allows you to modeling and build digitization tools and dashboardsWorking experience: 2-4 years of experience in sustainability (consulting), supply chain or project management with:Managed CSR topics and sustainability practices, especially within sourcing and operationsExperience in CSR and tooling implementation and configuration and integration for collecting, verifying and analyzing product and supplier data. Data readiness and Quality: experience in stakeholder (e.g. supplier, customer) data alignment, building data quality frameworks and create data governance and ownershipYou have built up expertise in:Carbon foot printing (GHG protocol, SBTi, carbon accounting and reporting automation)Supplier and product due diligence/ compliance (e.g. PPWR, EUDR)Digitalization and CSR (reporting/ traceability) software solutions. Additional InformationOur benefitsAt Jack Link’s EMEA, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-beingA competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme (above market)In addition to public holidays, you will benefit from 27 days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.Pension Scheme, we support your long-term financial well-being through a company-supported pension plan.Lunch on Mondays and nutritious snacks and fruit throughout the weekAccess to ClassPass Subscription, offering a wide range of fitness and wellness activities to support your physical and mental well-being.WFH allowance & commuting allowance, to help cover your travel costs between home and the office.You will be part of a vibrant, dynamic, and international team! Throughout the year, we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster a strong sense of belonging.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerJack Link’s EMEA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.