Senior Manager Value chain Decarbonization Group ISC

The Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) in Switzerland integrates a number of central functions in the Carlsberg Group: H&S, Quality, Procurement, Production, Logistics and Planning. Group H&S is developing, communicating and driving an effective coordinated H&S Strategy for ISC and commercial teams. Group ISC manages the brewery network, handles the global procurement processes, sets the global standards for quality, brewing technology, ensures end-to-end planning and aims to deliver world-class logistics and customer service.

Working for the ISC will give you the chance to contribute to this highly ambitious integrated function within the Carlsberg Group as well as the opportunity to set your own "foot print" in the organisation during its rapid development. If you enjoy working in an international environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit and can see yourself supporting our purpose, “Brewing for a better today and tomorrow”, the ISC in Carlsberg can be a unique

Senior Manager Value chain Decarbonization Group ISC

As one of the leading brewers in the world, Carlsberg can offer you an exciting international career with outstanding individual growth opportunities. Working in the major league of global beer brands, you will be faced with many professional challenges allowing you to grow in your professional career. All it takes is your commitment and courage to face challenges head-on – and a passion for winning!

The Senior Manager Value chain Decarbonization Group ISC is to define and implement the company's sustainability strategy, goals, and programs to decrease carbon footprint from value chain emissions, define and implement low carbon practices and projects for services, direct materials.

This role is integral to the company's commitment to driving and implementing direct materials and services sustainability initiatives and engagement programs with suppliers. The person in the position will collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to integrate sustainability into daily operations and drive positive environmental impact - focusing on scope 3 emissions.

The position will be based in 8866 Ziegelbrücke (greater area Zurich), Switzerland. The required skills & competencies to succeed in this role are:

Personal qualifications / competencies:

• Managing Stakeholders and Leadership.

People- and team-oriented. Inspires and energises in a non-bureaucratic style. Able to create strategy, vision and objectives. Excellent matrix manager and highly developed ability to engage and influence within a complex business environment.

• Organisational flexibility and managing diversity.

Able to work in matrix organisation and understands value of multilevel structures. Embraces the concept of global organisation endeavouring continues focus on creating value to the organisation. Understands and values cultural differences and see the diversity as opportunity. Treats differences with respect.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. Decision quality.

Possesses the skills to deal with complex problems, analyse information and set clear priorities and goals. Able to track progress and deliver the results. Structured and disciplined with defining standards, procedures, reporting and tailored plans.

• Result Orientation

Documented history of own, measurable and outstanding achievements in previous roles, as a business leader and through the development of others.

• Growth Mindset

We live growth mindset culture in Carlsberg, we are looking for new colleagues who:

• Live by Semper Ardens (always burning) and constantly strive for the extraordinary
• Foster an environment of positive energy and compassion
• Passionate about the consumer in everything we do
• Decide fast and deliver with excellence.
• Empower, support, and grow our people to reach their full potential

Education & Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, preferably in FMCG companies, food and beverage. Profound understanding and knowledge of decarbonization mechanisms and levers.
• Deep technical expertise and work experience with preparation and implementation of decarbonization roadmaps for scope 1, 2, 3: ability to propose and identify specific decarbonization levers, prepare and confirm the methodology to calculate of abatement and estimating the costs – specific focus on logistics, cooling, raw and pack materials purchased.
• Knowledge of supply chain (from farm to fork) processes and mechanisms, especially the interdependencies between sourcing of goods, services, production, up- and down- stream, owned and outsourced services into CO2e emissions
• In-depth knowledge of decarbonization trends, industry best practices and proven experience in delivering CO2e emissions reduction across value chain. Focus on logistics, sourced direct materials and services
• Strong understanding of international environmental regulations and standards, safety standards, and sustainable practices applicable for direct materials and services decarbonization.
• In-depth expertise in GHG accounting and application of the GHG standard into scope 1,2,3 emissions decarbonization programs. Technical expertise allowing development and refinement of CO2e abatement monitoring. Ability to model and estimate CO2e reductions from the programs and projects identified.
• Knowledge of industry practices and programs related to logistics decarbonization
• Experience in beer, food and beverage manufacturing or similar industry.
• Ability to engage and influence within a complex business environment.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and understand value of multilevel structures.
• Ability to create standards, processes and approaches that allow to manage remotely.
• Possesses the skills to deal with complex problems, analyse information, and set clear priorities and goals. Able to track progress and deliver the results. Structured and disciplined with defining standards, procedures, reporting, and tailored plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of successful collaboration with different stakeholders from multiple countries and organizational levels
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Language:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive decarbonization roadmap for logistics related emissions and contribute to roadmap development of value chain emissions coming from purchased goods and services (focus on packaging, cooling), aligned with the company’s short and long-term strategies and objectives. Prepare the budget required for the roadmap delivery. Support roadmap creation for direct materials (raw materials and packaging materials).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the decarbonization roadmaps, agree them and implement them as part of the company's sustainability strategy, goals, and programs to decrease carbon footprint across value chain.
• Work closely with suppliers, service providers, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Group Development, Marketing and ISC teams to identify emerging trends of in scope 3 decarbonization, best practices for sustainable and low carbon sourcing. All programs and projects in full compliance with regulations relevant to the industry.
• Collaborate with suppliers and service providers to drive their engagement, support building their capabilities and technical knowledge and measure their performance.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to build scale and drive decarbonization agenda: low carbon, regenerative agriculture programs.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), methodology to measure CO2e abatement and track progress. Prepare the acceleration plan if needed.

If you feel that you are ready for such a challenge and that you meet the above requirements, then apply through the link. Application deadline: April 16th,  2025.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.