ESG Compliance Specialist

About Otter Products: At Otter Products, we protect what's important. From our founder's garage in 1998 to the global technology leader we are today, Otter Products continues to drive growth through innovation and sense of purpose. Through our industry-leading brands – OtterBox and OtterCares – we provide our partners and customers the number one selling and most trusted products in our categories. Our commitment to excellence and our philanthropic spirit is the foundation on which we foster our partner relationships, allowing us to grow and to give - together. By way of our charitable arm, the OtterCares Foundation, we support our communities and invest in the future through education that inspires kids to change the world. Our founder's core values are still at the heart of everything we do. We measure our success not just by business results, but by our ability to give back to our communities and strengthen opportunities for all. To learn more, visit www.otterbox.com/pages/careers.ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Monitoring Anticipate, track, analyze, communicate, and ensure company compliance with environmental regulations, global market access requirements, company sustainability initiatives, and corresponding certifications. Stay current on the latest environmental legislation and regulations in the US, UK, EU, CA and other countries/regions to ensure requirements are met before and after commercialization. Communicate emerging environmental regulations to the business. Define and maintain environmental/regulatory roadmap to influence accurate corporate restriction timelines.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Track business Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for sustainability and environmental impact, including company energy use, water use, waste, carbon emissions, recycled content, and more. Complete corporate sustainability assessments and surveys, third-party audits, and regulatory disclosures such as CDP or EcoVadis for customers. Prepare for upcoming regulatory requirements and ESG impact assessments such as CSRD, California SB 261: Climate-related Financial Risk Act, etc. Environmental Reporting and Certifications Manage UL2809 Recycled Content Certification program across suppliers, third-party auditors, product engineers, packaging and marketing teams, and customers. Oversee all global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting, registration, fee obligations, and compliance across applicable jurisdictions, including coordination with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs).Coordinate EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) compliance by working with suppliers, developing certificates of conformity, and working closely with Packaging teams to ensure that global environmental regulations are met. Manage and maintain other business and regional-specific requirements for packaging and product recyclability, such as the Green Dot program, France Triman labeling program, US Battery Networking recycling, etc. Responsible Sourcing Assist in the continued development of the company's responsible sourcing program, including the review of SMETA audits, familiarity with the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct, and oversight of forced labor compliance requirements in the US, CA, EU, and AU.Assist in the company's Restricted Substance compliance program including RoHS, REACH, and California Prop65.Stay informed of new responsible sourcing regulations that will impact the company; determining if the company is in scope of regulations and what process changes need to be implemented to stay compliant.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Law, or related field is required. A master's degree is preferred. Equivalent experience in addition to the required minimum may be considered. Minimum of three years of experience in a global ESG role, including in a corporate setting. Familiarity with EPR frameworks and reporting, and comparable US state-level packaging laws is strongly preferred. Experience maintaining corporate responsible sourcing program preferred. EEOOtter Products, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and in accordance with all other applicable federal, state and local laws. For US Based Roles Only - Base Compensation Range MinimumUSD $80,000.00/Yr. For US Based Roles Only - Base Compensation Range MaximumUSD $102,000.00/Yr.

Additional Total Rewards: Otter Products offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) retirement plan. Additionally, for eligible employees, we offer accrued paid time off based on seniority, volunteer time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, company holidays, and years of service awards. Check out www.otterbox.com/pages/careers for more info., Variable Incentive Program - This position is eligible for the Profit Sharing Program.

Category: Supply Chain