Junior Manager - Sustainability and Digital Supply Chain

CEFIC - European Chemical Industry Council

About the Organisation

European chemical industry is indispensable to modern life, producing the building blocks and high-tech materials on which modern societies are built. Our molecules and materials are used in every industry, from agriculture to construction, food and beverages, energy, health care and medicines, machinery, textiles, hospitals, and transportation. We deliver a range of solutions needed to deliver the EU Green Deal, from better batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and smarter, more energy-efficient materials. Cefic supports the EU Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate-neutral by 2050. Cefic’s Mid-Century Vision illustrates our views on pathways to a more sustainable future.

The European Union’s chemical sector employs 1.2 million highly qualified people directly in 28,000 companies. The chemical sector supports around 19 million jobs across all supply chains. It generates more than €540 billion a year in sales and €170 billion in European value added. Our industry has embraced corporate social responsibility, ethical behaviour and the principles of Responsible Care.

About the role

As part of the Transport & Logistics team, you will support advocacy initiatives, monitor key policy developments, assist expert working groups, and help draft industry positions reflecting legal, political, and company perspectives. You will also contribute to developing best practices in sustainable and digital chemical supply chains. This role offers opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge and contribute to the sustainable and digital transformation of chemical transport and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Transport & Logistics Director with managing members’ network teams.
• Oversee transport emissions management, supporting compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines;
• Support the advocacy activities about sustainable transport infrastructure, regulation, and driver shortage.
• Engage in the initiatives of the Women in Logistics (WIL) consortium;
• Support in Cefic and European networks on Transport & Logistics Digitalisation, and members’ compliance with European regulation;
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to advance the sustainability and digitalisation initiatives in chemical logistics.
• Collaborate on digital marketing and social media campaigns to promote transport and logistics initiatives.
• Prepare and coordinate meetings and workshops, create presentations, and prepare a detailed report.

Skills, Competencies, & Experience

• Minimum of 2-5 experience of professional experience in a related or similar function;
• Strong interest in sustainability and digital innovation;
• Knowledge of the chemical and/or transport industry is a definite plus;
• Quick learner with a curious personality who is keen to learn and improve continuously;
• Detail and resulted oriented;
• Good team player who is able to work as well independently and objectively in a multi-functional and multicultural team;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Prepared to work in Belgium (Brussels);
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and oral), additional European languages are a definite asset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering, logistics, or business management;

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits.
• Opportunities to understand the business dimension of the European industry, within the EU regulatory framework;
• Opportunity to work with other industry associations, including downstream users;
• Environment with a positive attitude towards stress and mindful of work–personal life balance;
• Working on dynamic and challenging topics;
• Opportunities for employee development (training, coaching, mentorship);

Working locations

• Rue Belliard 40, B15, 1040 Brussels in office

How to apply

• Please send your application with full curriculum vitae and motivation letter before 16th May 2025 to: Jessica Bart-Williams, HR Officer, Rue Belliard 40, b15, 1040 Brussels – E-mail address: [email protected]
  Please note that in the course of the recruitment process, your application may be shared with internal departments.

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