Senior Sustainability Analyst
Description
As a GPSC Senior Sustainability Analyst, you'll be a member of our Socially Responsible and Sustainable Supply Chains Team. You will be responsible for the development and rollout of the company's purchasing and supply chain sustainability processes, policies, and goals.
This is a unique opportunity to develop the blueprint and governance of a program that will have a ripple effect across the entire industry and country. You will play a key role in advancing GM's Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) sustainability efforts to a leadership position within the global community. Your work will support GM's (Zero Emission, Zero Congestion, Zero Crashes) vision, GM's aspiration to be the most inclusive company in the world, and strong leadership imperatives in pursuit of a more sustainable future for all.
A key component of this role is to develop relationships with GM suppliers, industry partners and associations, as well as to ensure alignment and cohesion internally. You will work closely with various business units such as Corporate Sustainability, Communications, Legal, Engineering and Design. You'll be tasked with developing and executing the fundamental strategies and techniques required for organizational change to embed sustainability across the supply chain. While environmental sustainability is the main focus of the role, you will work closely with others to embed social responsibility into GM's supply chain sustainability program.
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The Senior Sustainability Analyst will need the drive to examine problems and recommended solutions thoroughly and have empathy with stakeholders to realize implementable solutions to drive forward an accelerated decarbonization and other areas of environmental impact for GM's supply chain. This role will be tasked with program management of high visibility initiatives, and thus excellent communication skills are needed. The role will interface with senior leaders within Global Purchasing and Supply Chain as well as across GM.
You will act as a subject matter expert within the company regarding supply chain and logistics sustainability. You may also be asked to be a primary contact and represent GM in forums with suppliers and industry associations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help tell the GM story in various platforms and methods. You will also lead internal and external summits and workshops while generating momentum and enthusiasm for the journey ahead, pursuing GM's Zero Zero Zero vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and provide insight on Science Based Targets for suppliers
- Lead supplier engagement activities
- Develop and deliver presentations for use inside GM and externally to communicate and educate others on various aspects of supply chain sustainability
- Manage internal processes and systems that enable program adoption and performance
- Benchmark and stay connected to external developments in the sustainability space
- Support suppliers transition to renewable energy sources
- Develop and support water risk management in the supply chain
- Support development of new Sustainability goals related to supply chain and logistics and development of new programs to recently announced supply chain and logistics goals
- Support, and at times develop, strategy and content for Sustainability communications- internally and externally through social media, report writing, presentations, and poster/infographics
- Analyze sustainability metrics and data and provide recommendations and continuous improvements based on scientific methodology and trends
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (preferred in Supply Chain, Environmental Engineering or Sustainability Management.
- 5+ years of post graduate experience in sustainability, environmental performance, or ESG
- Demonstrated knowledge around sustainability policies, industry accepted frameworks, or climate action guidelines.
- Experience in leading projects, employee engagement, and/or consulting
- Strong communication, and presentation skills
- Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
- Highly adaptable and able to work independently and in a team environment
- Fundamental computer skills including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
About GM
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Perks and Benefits
- Health and Wellness- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
 
- Parental Benefits- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
 
- Work Flexibility- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
 
- Office Life and Perks- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
 
- Vacation and Time Off- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
 
- Financial and Retirement- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
 
- Professional Development- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
 
- Diversity and Inclusion- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
 
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