Manufacturing Sustainability Analyst

Research, analyze, and report sustainability data for the Cooperative, assisting with extended producer responsibility (EPR), post-consumer recycled (PCR) material reporting, customer data in relation to regulations and other projects and programs as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and monitor sustainability data, providing trend reports and recommendations as requested
• Collect plant data including post-consumer content use, packaging volumes from all required sources with the ability to aggregate data across multiple ERP systems and platforms
• A high level of proficiency is required in Excel, PowerBI and Alteryx
• Proficiency in Microsoft CoPilot and other AI platforms
• Prepare reporting data for state level reporting across EPR and PCR regulations
• Ability to report regulatory data into customer, organization or governmental data management platforms
• Serve as a point person for customer data requests pertaining to EPR or other requests
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in data analytics, supply chain management, business, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of data analytics and an understanding of manufacturing process systems (ERP)
• Experience in internal and external reporting, metrics tracking and analysis, and communications
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current sustainability industry initiatives, trends, and tools
• Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility regulations and other state packaging regulations, labeling protocols and understanding of packaging bill of materials and formats.
• Knowledge of life cycle assessment methods and practices
• Knowledge of consumer and marketplace trends in sustainable packaging
• Knowledge of corporate reporting against KPIs
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Project management skills pertaining to sustainability measurement, reporting, and communications
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills
• Able to synthesize, clarify, and simplify abstract topics
• Able to create visual representations of data and progress
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans