Senior/Principal Consultant - Value Chain Transformation

Description

About Anthesis:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Anthesis is seeking an expert in Supply Chain Sustainability, eager to drive impact for organizations searching for resilient supply chains, actionable strategies to improve supply chain sustainability through responsible sourcing practices, due diligence processes, and supplier engagement. Our global team works with clients across small-medium enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations - from hyperscalers and AI leaders to manufacturers and household name brands - engaging their supply chains to drive meaningful environmental and social transformation.

As a Senior or Principal consultant, you will act as a subject matter expert in the Circularity and Value Chain Transformation Business Line, supporting clients across industries to conduct gap assessments, develop due diligence policies and strategies, map value chains, quantify and mitigate supply chain risks, and design and implement strategic supplier engagement strategies, and much more. The ideal candidate will have an outstanding track record helping companies develop effective supplier engagement strategies, understand expectations from a customer-supplier perspective, and demonstrated experience with supply chain due diligence requirements – both voluntary (e.g. Sedex, EcoVadis, etc.) and regulatory (e.g. UFLPA, CSDDD, EUDR, etc.). Both consulting and in-house experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred: technology, transportation, retail and consumer goods, healthcare or food and beverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluating, designing and deploying strategies for resilient and sustainable supply chains
• Developing due diligence policies and strategies
• Conducting value chain mapping and supply chain risk assessments
• Designing human rights and environmental risk mitigation programs
• Supporting clients in leading regulatory readiness and gap assessments
• Developing strategic approaches to supplier engagement as a cornerstone of supply chain decarbonization
• Develop and execute Scope 3 reduction strategies, focusing on primary data collection and supplier capacity building
• Project Management - Support the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple client engagements, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and of extremely high quality
• Client Management - Build trusted advisor relationships with clients, helping them define and achieve ambitious, business-aligned sustainability goals, optimize value through existing and future projects, and build long-term high-impact relationships
• Business Development - Contribute to business development including proposals, client pitches, and expand existing relationships through helping clients drive their sustainability agenda and identifying opportunities to integrate across service offerings to provide holistic sustainability solutions
• Communication - Able to deliver clear, thoughtful and compelling communications to client and internal teams alike, translating complex sustainability topics to an array of audiences while maintaining technical rigor and accuracy
• Mentorship - Provide guidance and technical oversight to junior and senior consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning

Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Senior Consultant: 5+ years of experience as a supply chain sustainability practitioner, within a company's direct operations or adjacent field. Preference for experience in technology, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Principal Consultant: 7+ years of experience as a supply chain sustainability practitioner, within a company's direct operations or adjacent field. Preference for experience in technology, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Experience with corporate supply chains, sourcing/procurement, and/or supplier engagement/ capacity-building.
• Expertise in assessing and mitigating key sustainability risks with respect to suppliers, including human rights, climate, and nature in supplier base.
• Experience developing responsible, equitable and inclusive procurement practices and/or responsible sourcing.
• Experience leading corporate-wide assessments that consider human rights, environmental, and climate impacts across a company's value chain.
• Strong understanding of Climate/Net Zero-related concepts.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail in large datasets, and advanced competency in Microsoft Excel.
• A personable and passionate individual that works well with teams.
• Comfortable and confident liaising with key stakeholders across all levels of a business.
• A critical thinker and proactive problem-solver who takes initiative to identify and propose solutions for potential roadblocks or alternative paths forward.
• An ability to manage a variety of projects at any one time.
• Proficiency in English is required. German/French/Spanish is a plus.
• Our ideal candidate is mission driven and wants to flourish in a global team working at the leading edge of sustainability.

Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.

Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.

We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.

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