Assistant Manager LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) & Sustainability (m / f / d)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization :

Build and strengthen sustainability impact analytics and services to ensure data-based decision making and drive implementation of the sustainability strategy.

Provide the x-functional team with impact (LCA) analysis and general sustainability advisory for priority projects.

Provide guidance on sustainability topics to inform the overall sustainability strategy

Support the development the sustainable analytics platform for adidas with a focus on the environmental impact and corresponding sustainability key performance indicators

Key Responsibilities :

Assist in developing and managing LCA models for materials, products, and processes, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations

Create and maintain processes to convert product data into LCA inputs, performing quality checks on automated processes

Use data analytics to enhance LCA studies, analyze large datasets, and support sustainability reporting

Assist with product and corporate footprint calculations and reporting (Scope 1, 2, and 3)

Present LCA findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, outlining the framework for environmental impact assessments

Collect information, identify key issues, compare data, and recommend solutions

Key Relationships :

Brand Strategy – Sustainability

Product Operations FTW, APP, A&G

Sourcing FTW, APP, A&G

Brand – Futures (Innovation Team)

SEA Social- and Environmental

External system providers, related stakeholders and organizations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Strong knowledge and passion for sustainability, environmental systems, life cycle thinking, product sustainability, and climate change

Proficient with LCA databases (e.g., Ecoinvent, GaBi) and database software programs

Familiar with LCA standards and guidelines (e.g., EU PEF, ISO 14040 / 44, ISO 14064 / 67).

Analytical skills, with attention to detail and quality

Experience in data analysis and data visualization

Effective at communicating environmental and social impact measurements

Ability to work closely with various enterprise functions (Finance, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Design, etc.)

Capable of working under pressure, demonstrating creative thinking, and handling complex problems in a timely manner

Effective communication skills

Prerequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications :

Four-year university degree, preferably master’s degree in environmental science, CSR or related fields

Minimum 2 years’ work experience in sustainability and impact management, particularly in LCA

Fluent in English (written and spoken)