Senior Specialist, Sustainability

About the role

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. The Senior Specialist, Sustainability supports the execution of Southwire's sustainability strategy by leading key initiatives, programs, reporting activities, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Southwire's sustainability strategy, goals, and initiatives.
• Lead assigned sustainability projects and programs, ensuring timely execution and achievement of established objectives.
• Coordinate collection, validation, analysis, and management of sustainability performance data, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.
• Support preparation and publication of sustainability disclosures, reports, customer questionnaires, and external reporting requirements.
• Develop dashboards, tools, and reporting processes that track sustainability performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct research on sustainability trends, regulations, frameworks, and best practices and communicate impacts to business stakeholders.
• Partner with functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement initiatives that reduce environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency, and support business objectives.
• Assist with materiality assessments, benchmarking activities, and sustainability program evaluations.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to support sustainability-related data requests, communications, and project execution.
• Promote sustainability awareness through presentations, training, communications, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Communications, or related field.
• 5-7 Years of Experience in Sustainability, ESG, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Corporate Responsibility, or related field.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability principles, ESG frameworks, disclosure standards, and emerging trends.
• Experience supporting sustainability reporting initiatives and data management processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and ratings organizations (e.g., GRI, CDP, EcoVadis, TCFD, etc.).
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave & More