Sustainability Associate- Deforestation

$61,880 - $61,880/Yr

ALDI - Aurora, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Aurora, IL

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Sustainability Associate at ALDI plays a crucial role in supporting the company's responsible sourcing initiatives for food and non-food products. This position involves collaboration with various teams, including buying, legal, and international sustainability, to manage data collection and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The associate will also contribute to certification management and focus on sustainability commitments related to commodities such as palm oil, timber, and beef.

Responsibilities

• Provides general administration, word processing, data entry and filing support as required.
• Supports the development and delivery of Corporate Responsibility reporting, including internal and external benchmarking, content definition, collection, and development of ALDI's action plans.
• Acts as a liaison for the Buying department regarding Corporate Responsibility-related issues.
• Acts as a liaison between sustainability sub-teams to direct leader and international teams as needed.
• Maintains and improves organization of research and media monitoring for Corporate Responsibility trends and competitor activity, sharing and discussing findings with the team.
• Develops knowledge and understanding of Corporate Responsibility topics and industry trends proactively.
• Researches and analyzes multiple information sources.
• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability or a related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of accepted industry standards and practices.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance