Sustainability Compliance Coordinator

Company Overview

RJ Schinner is celebrating 75 years of business! Our journey started back in 1951. Today we operate 20 distribution centers across the United States and employ 600+ people, keeping distributors in 48 states stocked with essentials such as paper goods, food‑service packaging, and cleaning supplies. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, we have been recognized as one of Deloitte’s Wisconsin 75 most successful private companies and as a BizTimes Future 50 fast‑growing privately‑owned company in southeastern Wisconsin. When you join RJ Schinner, you become part of a team that values hard work, celebrates success, and believes in growing together.

Schedule

Full‑Time | Monday – Friday | Onsite

Job Summary

This position will undertake all projects related to sustainability and compliance with legislative measures concerning sustainability. Responsibilities include monitoring federal, state, and municipal requirements that affect RJ Schinner’s exclusive brands and strategic partner brands nationwide, informing internal and external stakeholders about the impacts and timing of these laws, working with government agencies to ensure proper reporting and fee compliance, and managing suppliers with extensive sustainable product bundles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research sustainability and compliance legislation that will impact RJ Schinner’s exclusive brands or the brands of strategic partners.
• Collaborate with government agencies to understand reporting and fee requirements associated with legislative measures.
• Work with RJ Schinner strategic partners to assess mutual risk and implement compliance processes.
• Coordinate various RJ Schinner teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Communicate the impacts of these laws to necessary internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend industry‑related conferences and association meetings as needed.
• Liaise with customers to explain how legislative measures will affect their business at the street level and beyond.
• Provide ongoing training to stay compliant with any certifications required for this position.
• Define category‑management responsibilities for select suppliers with extensive sustainable bundles of products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Detail‑oriented with exceptional organizational abilities to manage data, detailed information, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong business acumen and thorough understanding of distribution products, processes, and strategies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Job Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer programs for research and data analysis, including Excel, ERP, CRM, and others.
• Strong knowledge of distribution products, product specifications, processes, and strategies.
• Prior experience with government relations or compliance related to product sustainability.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically.

Location

N89W14700 Patrita Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 – www.rjschinner.com