Sustainability Manager driving commercial excellence

At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a company who contributes to a low carbon society? Join us!

We are now looking for a Sustainability Manager driving commercial excellence in sustainability and who will create the best in class sustainability customer support.

At Billerud, we take pride in our sustainability efforts, which are reflected in all our choices as well as in our short-term and long-term strategies and is an important part of all commercial relationships. At the same time, we see significant opportunities to take our sustainability work to the next level – and here is where you can make a difference!

Sustainability & Public Affairs is responsible for proactively driving and coordinating Billerud’ s sustainability efforts, which constitute a central part of the company's strategy and business. The team conducts environmental analyses within the sustainability field and works both communicatively and proactively with our surroundings to influence policy and regulatory development, enabling us to address global sustainability challenges.

About the position
Your focus as a Sustainability Manager will be to develop efficient tools for sustainability, trainings for the whole organization in general and the commercial department in specific. Sustainability is the core of Billerud´s business and should be in the DNA for everyone working for Billerud. You will work with other teams and functions cross the company and the regions. You will also be part of driving initiatives to improve Billerud´ s overall sustainability performance.

Your main tasks will be:

• Responsible for structuring and organizing the work to support our commercial departments in customer relations.
• Responsible for developing adequate tools for Billeruds commercial departments, lead workshops conduct trainings and create a sustainability information platform.
• Assess the company's and its stakeholders' needs for information within the sustainability field and support the organization with knowledge, materials, and problem-solving related to sustainability.
• Monitor market trends impacting sustainability.
• Support sustainability reporting in the areas where your responsibilities are affected.
• Support the implementation of our new sustainability platform & act as a system support for sustainability data.
• Develop a sustainability communication plan and set goals in your area.
• Participate in the development of Billerud's strategic efforts for a sustainable future.

The position reports to EVP (Executive Vice President) Sustainability & Public Affairs, Ulrika Wedberg. The position is based at our head office in Solna.

To succeed in this position, we believe you have:

• An academic background in sustainability, economics, law, engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience, ideally with expertise in developing training initiatives on sustainability offers and data for commercial use.
• Strong experience in project leading with proven ability to structure and organize effectively to ensuring successful follow-ups.
• Knowledge of the paper and pulp industry.
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English, as well as good proficiency in Swedish.
• Additional qualifications for the role include knowledge and experience in working with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

We place great importance on your personality. To thrive in this role, we believe that you are responsible, possess personal drive, and demonstrate a strong initiative. You have an interest in developing new ways to work, you like structure and you have the ability to process information in a structured manner. Additionally, you have excellent communication skills and constantly work to establish good collaborations with all your contact points. Furthermore, you are highly professional in your role and strive to provide the business with knowledge, insights, and added value in all respects.

 
Our values are very important for us and we believe that you recognize yourself in: Place customer in center, dare to innovate, lead the change and care for each other.  

If you would like to know more about the position, feel free to contact Ulrika Wedberg, EVP Sustainability & Public Affairs, at ulrika.wedberg@billerud.com.

For inquiries about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact Julia Åkerlund, Talent Acquisition Partner, at julia.akerlund@billerud.com.

Welcome with your application no later than December 15th.  . Ongoing selection may occur in this process. 

 
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. 
 
Why us?  

• Join a great team, highly energized, loving a cup of coffee and which is the engine securing Billlerud´s leadership in Sustainability.An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future.
• Development and career opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy. 
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.  

Our recruitment process will include: Interviews, recruitment tests, reference checks, and approved alcohol and drug tests as well as a background check.