Senior Waste Specialist, Vendor Environmental

Important: please note that this is an onsite contingent worker contract under third party employment.

Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
This role is part of the enterprise-wide sustainability team shaping the future of impact within our brand and business. This work doesn’t just live in one function; social and environmental impact at lululemon is integrated in everything we do. The result? lululemon is an innovative, purpose-driven brand creating a future that we want to live in. As a Waste Specialist, you will be part of the Vendor Environmental team, leading our work in understanding in supply chain waste volumes, composition and disposal methods, and delivering programs to reduce supply chain waste and improve recycling rates.
**A day in the life**:

- Consider adding broader ecosystem mapping/creation/socialization.
- Work with our factory partners to map waste volumes and composition.
- Develop training that engages and enrolls our factory partners in waste recycling programs.
- Participate in industry collaboration to drive change within the supply chain to improve social and environmental conditions.
- Form partnerships with waste handlers (or w/ the system) and identifying improvements both social and environmental.
- Partner with têxtile-to-têxtile recyclers to understand and help evolve reverse logistics supply chains to recycle supply chain waste
- Run pilots to demonstrate feasibility of têxtile-to-têxtile recycling.
- Evolve and maintain our supply chain waste management and tracking.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and deliver projects.

**Qualifications**:

- 5+ years’ experience in sustainability, environmental compliance or waste management.
- Clear communicator who can break complex topics into easy-to-understand and actionable pieces of information across all levels of the business.
- Understanding of or previous exposure to manufacturing.
- Understanding of waste management and recycling.
- Strong project management and organization skills, ability to prioritize time and tasks, and solve problems.

**Must haves**:

- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
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Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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