Job description

Scoular is an employee-owned $9B agribusiness leading the way since 1892. We buy, sell, store, handle and process grain and ingredients by leveraging our global networks and expertise in international trade and transportation. Employing more 1,400 people in over 100 offices and facilities in North America and Asia, we provide safe, innovative and reliable solutions to farmers, grain processors, renewable energy producers, and manufacturers of food, animal feed, aquafeed and pet food. Our deep involvement in the global agricultural supply chain gives us the ability to quickly assess market needs and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.

Position Overview

The Sustainability Customer Manager will be part of the company’s sustainability team, reporting to the head of sustainability.

This role will be external customer facing, with focus on partnering with customers to drive collaborative sustainability goals, particularly related to Scoular’s carbon and responsible product sourcing (marine) pillars. This person will be the primary point of contact for external sustainability requests and inquiries and will maintain close collaboration with Scoular’s internal producer origination and business teams, and Scoular’s internal corporate sustainability lead.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving the environmental footprint of Scoular by working in coordination with key customers and other third parties. Proactive collaboration and excellent communication with internal business teams and corporate functions is essential in this role.

This person will be comfortable in managing complex and multi-faceted projects that involve data, analyses, and change management.

This individual can be located in Omaha, NE, Overland Park, KS or Minneapolis, MN.

Job Responsibilities

Lead internal team on mapping, engaging and meeting customers to identify opportunities for collaborative growth and innovation related to sustainability.
Provide input on review and refinement of Scoular’s customer facing environmental pillars, as appropriate
Respond to customer requests related to sustainability matters, working closely with internal business partners
Review internal products/service offerings as it relates to sustainability
Develop content and materials to support product teams related to carbon and sourcing pillars
Attend customer and industry events
Review and provide input to methodologies/processes used in sourcing and managing supply chains with focus on sustainability goals of the customer
Conduct regular benchmarking and competitive analysis to advise and shape Scoular’s sustainability activities, and raise awareness of Scoular’s sustainability profile

Performance statement
In performing their responsibilities, employees are expected to perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision, interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers, work effectively as a team contributor and independently while understanding the necessity for communication with other employees and throughout Scoular.

EEO statement
The Scoular Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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Requirements
Minimum

Bachelor's degree in business, environmental science, sustainability, or another related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including developing and editing written materials and building strong relationships.
Revenue generation experience preferred
General familiarity with a range of approaches to target setting including science-based targets.
Experience and success working on cross functional teams
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex projects.
Experience defining and executing against strategic objectives
Global mindset, valuing diversity, equity and inclusion
Analytical self-starter with strong attention to detail.
Significant experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

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