Drive the circular economy in the sportswear industry with us.
We seek a highly motivated and engaged Circularity Lead to research, identify, acquire and drive new knowledge and opportunities for all aspects related to circularity.
Your Mission
* Build professional relationships with various stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
* Foster a collaborative spirit by continuously challenging yourself and others to innovate.
* Develop and execute our distinct circular economy strategy through ongoing and planned initiatives in product end of life, business model innovation, and circular product design.
* Leverage your operational experience to successfully implement circular economy initiatives.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate circular economy principles into our business operations and product offerings.
* Work with Design teams to ensure circular design is integrated into all product development at the design/concept stage.
* Operationalize circularity with Logistics and Operations teams.
* Source innovative solutions, external services, or white label providers.
* Pursue ambitious circularity targets with a fact-based, operationally-pragmatic approach.
* Monitor and report on the progress of circular economy initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
Your Story
* Over 10 years of working experience in circularity.
* Bachelor or professional qualification in ESG.
* A track record of creating and leading successful circularity programs.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a wide range of projects and stakeholders.
* Fluent English communication skills; other languages are an asset.
* You embody the Survivor Spirit, challenging status quo and industry standard ESG practices.
* You're a visionary leader with a down-to-earth attitude, eager to drive execution and collaborate on problem-solving.
* Deep understanding of circular design and circular business models.
* Familiarity with key concepts and players, market dynamics, current and future innovation.
* A good network of solution providers/innovators in the circularity/ESG field.
About Us
We're a small team with big responsibilities. We design and implement the sustainability strategy across the entire company and help shape the future of the organization. Our work encompasses research, strategy creation, and project implementation related to innovative products, processes, and business models through the lens of sustainability. As the lead of the team, you would also have the important task of developing and expanding the current team across regions.
What We Offer
On is a place that prioritizes growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore, and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.