Sustainability Intern – Systems Implementation (6months)

Key responsibilities:

• Support the WSI Sustainability team in achieving companywide and brand-specific goals related to responsible materials through implementation of a new technology platform for suppliers
• Work with sustainability team to monitor supplier compliance by analyzing vendor cotton supply chain mapping and ensuring alignment with WSI requirements
• Supplier communication about sustainability system purpose & expectations
• Manage system, including resolving vendor issues, providing timely assistance and recommending changes
Monitor supplier compliance - ensure suppliers are submitting data in timely manner through the system’s task function & review submitted data

Desired qualifications and competencies:

• Keen interest in sustainability, supply chain management, or related fields

• Experience in sustainability and traceability projects is an advantage

• Detail oriented with proven analytical skills and experience processing large amounts of data to derive insight and develop recommendations for action

• Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware.

• Demonstrates a creative, energetic and motivated spirit.

• Thrives in a collaborative & diverse team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Skills (especially Excel)

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledgeable about Power BI is a plus
  

Commitment period:

• Minimum able to commit to 5 full days a week, ideally for 6-12 months
  

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About Us

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Mark and Graham, and GreenRow. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.

Today, we are a more than USD 8.7 billion company, with a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

The Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have more than 160 associates in functions such as sustainability, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance.

The Global team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability. Find out more about us at our WSI LinkedIn Page !