Sr. Product Sustainability Manager at Lands End Inc in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Job Description:

As the Senior Sustainability Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our sustainability initiatives across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility, while advancing our commitment to environmental and social responsibility across our supply chain. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of sustainable practices in the textile and retail apparel industry, as well as strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams towards our sustainability goals.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive product sustainability strategy aligned with the company's overall sustainability goals.


• Actively participate in Lands’ End’s ESG committee and collaborate with key stakeholders to define and execute a comprehensive ESG strategy.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into product development, sourcing, and manufacturing processes.


• Assess and monitor suppliers' sustainability performance, implementing measures to ensure compliance with ethical and environmental standards, leveraging the Higg FEM and FSLM modules.


• Partner with raw materials and design teams to evaluate and select sustainable materials and processes, promoting circular economy principles.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including design, product development/sourcing, raw materials, and marketing teams to embed sustainable practices into every stage of the product life cycle.


• Develop and manage sustainability performance metrics for products, tracking key indicators such as carbon footprint, water usage, and waste reduction to benchmark progress and provide relevant information for annual corporate sustainability report.


• Ensure Lands’ End’s organizational memberships, commitments, and certifications are in good standing and improving annually, to include but not limited to the SAC, Ecovadis, SBTi, and Textile Exchange.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field.


• Proven experience (5-8 years) in product sustainability management, preferably in the retail apparel industry.


• In-depth knowledge of sustainable materials, supply chain processes, global sustainability standards, certifications, and industry best practices.


• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful sustainability initiatives.


• Familiarity with supply chain management and experience in working with global suppliers.


• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change in the fashion industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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