Assent
501 - 1000 employees
Founded 2010
📋 Compliance
☁️ SaaS
🏢 Enterprise
💰 $350M Series D on 2022-01
Compliance • SaaS • Enterprise
Assent is a leading provider of supply chain sustainability management solutions aimed at helping manufacturers comply with product compliance regulations. Their platform offers automated solutions for product compliance, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and trade compliance, facilitating transparency and risk management within complex supply chains. By leveraging data and industry expertise, Assent enables clients to mitigate risks related to compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
Senior Product Sustainability Expert
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Assent
501 - 1000 employees
Founded 2010
📋 Compliance
☁️ SaaS
🏢 Enterprise
💰 $350M Series D on 2022-01
Compliance • SaaS • Enterprise
Assent is a leading provider of supply chain sustainability management solutions aimed at helping manufacturers comply with product compliance regulations. Their platform offers automated solutions for product compliance, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), and trade compliance, facilitating transparency and risk management within complex supply chains. By leveraging data and industry expertise, Assent enables clients to mitigate risks related to compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
📋 Description
• Be a trusted and known subject matter expert internally and externally • Keep abreast of regulatory, sustainability and industry-led developments and identify trends through ongoing monitoring and research of global standards and regulations • Influence regulatory and sustainability industry progress and Assent’s opportunities through proactive and ongoing trade association engagement • Engage with the Product Management team to identify opportunities for Assent to develop impactful new products and software solutions • Be a leading voice in the ongoing evolution of Assent’s solution including driving the establishment of market best practices and recommendations for the adoption of best practices • Provide ongoing expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders • Demonstrate thought leadership and support Assent’s brand recognition as a trusted advisor by collaborating with marketing teams to produce external facing materials • Support training programs and educational initiatives related to product sustainability
🎯 Requirements
• 12+ years of practical experience related to product sustainability, design for sustainability, life cycle assessment, circular economy, product stewardship, or ecodesign • Relevant post-secondary degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Environmental Law, Design for Environment, or similar relevant field • Understanding of manufacturing practices with experience in product design, certification and compliance, procurement, sustainability or other product or supply chain management roles is desirable • Strong knowledge of LCA software solutions (e.g. Sphera, One Click LCA, openLCA, SimaPro, etc) is desirable • Competency in PCF/LCA Standards and industry-specific requirements including PCRs • Experience managing strategic product sustainability programs in a multinational organization that produces durable professional goods • Strong research, critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to intake, process, and interpret large quantities of complex information, including legal text, identify relevant business impact, and summarize important information for non-compliance stakeholders • Strong public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to create content and adjust messaging to adapt communication to varied audiences, supporting Sales, Marketing, and Product engagements • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is essential • Strategic and business-minded - strong business acumen and understanding of Assent goals and value proposition, able to align efforts and priorities to broader team and organizational goals • Superb collaboration and influencing skills - able to establish strong cross-functional relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders both internal and external, inspiring trust and driving alignment • Highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and drive results
🏖️ Benefits
• vacation time that increases with tenure • comprehensive benefits packages (details vary by country) • life leave days • flexible work options • volunteer days • opportunities to get involved in corporate giving initiatives • professional development days available from the start
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