Global Sustainability Manager for Transport, Trade & Logistics (f/m/d)

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy’s Transport, Trade & Logistics (TTL) organization is looking for a Global Sustainability Manager to drive sustainability across global transport, logistics, and packaging operations in alignment with ESG frameworks. This role plays a key part in reducing environmental impact, strengthening regulatory compliance, and accelerating progress toward a sustainable energy future. You will lead initiatives to decarbonize transportation, optimize resources, and embed circular economy principles across air, sea, & land logistics. A strong focus lies on global packaging governance, standards, and regulatory compliance, including evolving frameworks such as PPWR. Operating in a highly international environment, you will balance strategic direction with hands‑on execution while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across regions and business units. You will report directly to the Head of Trade, Transportation & Logistics.

How you’ll make an impact

• Define and execute the global sustainability strategy for transport, logistics, & packaging, aligned with corporate ESG & net‑zero ambitions
• Lead CO2 emissions reporting for logistics activities in line with GHG Protocol standards & corporate targets
• Identify & implement measures to reduce emissions across transportation routes, fleet usage, warehousing, & packaging
• Own global packaging standards & strategy, ensuring safety, quality, cost efficiency, material compliance, & circularity
• Govern packaging regulatory compliance globally, assessing impacts & mitigating risks in close collaboration with Legal & SCM functions
• Drive packaging market intelligence, monitoring trends, regulations, & indexes to inform strategy & stakeholders
• Engage & influence internal stakeholders across regions & functions to embed sustainability into daily operations

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Transportation/Logistics
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Sustainability, SCM, or Transportation within complex, international environments
• Proven track record in ESG reporting, environmental impact assessments, monitoring/testing, & regulatory implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in global regulatory frameworks related to sustainability & packaging, with a strong focus on governance, risk mitigation, & operational compliance
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (e.g. TM, GTS) & Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑stakeholder programs, influence through facts & governance, & drive organizational change
• Excellent communication & presentation skills, with business‑