Environmental Compliance Specialist

Neumann Gruppe GmbH

Project Management, Product Management

**Our company**:
**We are Neumann Kaffee Gruppe. And we love coffee.**

For us at Neumann Kaffee Gruppe, everything revolves around coffee. As a globally active green coffee service group, our more than 3,000 employees in 26 countries work with dedication for and with green coffee, which is always the focus of our services along the entire coffee supply chain. Our fields of work are just as diverse as our employees and we are proud to live this diversity.
Become part of our coffee family and start in our holding company, Neumann Gruppe GmbH, located in Hamburg HafenCity Hamburg as a

**Environmental Compliance Specialist (f/m/d).**

In this role, you will work with us to ensure compliance with upcoming regulations related to deforestation in the EU, UK, US, and other regions, by establishing a group-wide due diligence system. This contract is initially limited to two years.

**Exciting tasks are waiting for you**:

- **Solution-driven**: Implement and further refine the roadmap for compliance with the upcoming regulations on deforestation.
- **Customer-focused**: Serve as first entry point within NKG for any requests related to deforestation.
- **Collaborative**: Coordinate team of experts from different departments (incl. compliance, sustainable business unit, legal, supply chain management, procurement) and group companies worldwide.
- **Engaging**: Lead communication between different stakeholders internally (Board of Management, General Management, Trade, Supply Chain Management and Sustainability teams of importing and exporting companies worldwide) and support external communications.
- **Future-focused**: Lead set-up of NKG internal Due Diligence systems for deforestation compliance, including selection and contracting of third parties, aligned with existing structures and requirements of related regulations.
- **Entrepreneurial**: Drive the operationalization of the DD system, including IT systems for information sharing, supplier management, shipping procedures, and contractual implications.
- **Strategic**: Synthesize new regulations on deforestation and identify implications for NKG business.

**This is what you can offer**:

- **Education**:University degree in business administration, supply chain management, sustainability, (tropical) forestry, agronomy, or international law.
- **Background**:Relevant work experience, preferably in global supply chain management, supplier management, the setup of due diligence systems, deforestation, certifications, FLEGT/EUTR, or ESG reporting. You should possess expertise in effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences, along with strong project management skills, preferably in an agile environment.
- **Supply chain sharpness**: Your entrepreneurial mindset and experience in supply chains of coffee or other commodities are a plus.
- **Personality**: Analytical working style, solution-driven mindset, service mentality and openness to work in a multicultural environment.
- **Internationality**: You demonstrate strong intercultural skills and an excellent command of English; Spanish, Portuguese or German is a plus.
- **MS Office**: You have a good command of the MS Office package, especially Excel.

**This is what we offer**:

- **Scenic workplace**: A modern atmosphere in a central location with Elbphilharmonie views awaits you.
- **Hybrid flexibility**: Enjoy flexible working hours and mobile working options with our hybrid models.
- **Investing in you**: Benefit from a €2,000 annual training budget and numerous development opportunities.
- **Green commuting benefits**: We support eco-friendly commutes with Deutschland-Ticket and JobRad subsidies.
- **Attractive benefits**: Access a competitive company pension scheme and discounted lunch offers.
- **Team connection**: Join us for summer parties, Christmas dinners, and coffee lounge chats in our family-like environment.

**Have we sparked your interest?**:
Human Resources
Coffee Plaza, Am Sandtorpark 4
20457 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: +49 (40) 36123-0

Your contact person is:

- Fatma Kuyucuoglu
- Employee Human Resources