Job Description:
Own yourimpact at Nutreco, an SHV company. Our purpose of Feeding the Future unites us into one team, all working together to achieve a meaningful, global impact for generations to come. Empowering and investing in our people and our planet is at the heart of everything we do. Which is why, when you join us as aHead of SustainableSolutionsyou will besupportedand equipped to build a rewarding career full of potential.
Nutreco isseekinga strategic and business-oriented Head of Sustainability Solutions to lead the governance, development,lifecyclemanagementand continuous improvement of sustainability-related digital solutions across our globalorganization.
As owner of the global Sustainability Solutions portfolio, you will serve as the central point of coordination between(but not limited to)Sustainability, Business Lines, Business Units, Functions, and Digitaland Technologyteams, ensuring sustainability capabilities and solutions are aligned with business priorities and Nutreco's sustainability strategy. You will drive coherence, transparency, and collaboration across a growing landscape of sustainability initiatives, connecting existing and emerging solutions while avoiding duplication of efforts and maximizing value creation.
Acting as the business ownerwith full accountability and a clear mandatefor sustainability solutions, you will translate business needs into clear priorities and roadmaps for Digital teams, enabling capabilities such as ingredient sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), sustainability reporting, traceability, and future AI-enabled sustainability analytics.
Through strong stakeholder engagement and governance, you will ensure solutions are scalable, fit for purpose, and deliver measurable business impact across Nutreco's global operations.
Main Responsibilitiesandaccountabilities
Own and govern Nutreco's global sustainability solutions portfolio, ensuring sustainability capabilities, digital solutions, and AI-enabled innovations are aligned with business priorities and the company's sustainability strategy.
Partnering closely with Sustainability, Digital, Data, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and operational stakeholders, this role drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of sustainability solutions that deliver measurable business value, regulatory readiness, and long-term strategic impact.
The role is also accountable for prioritizing and managing the end-to-end sustainability solutions backlog, ensuring initiatives are aligned with business priorities and resources are focused on the highest-value opportunities. In parallel, itestablisheseffective governance, promotes adoption and continuous improvement, and ensures global priorities are executed in a coordinated, scalable, and value-driven manner.
Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management, portfolio leadership, and the ability to connect sustainabilityobjectiveswith practical digital solutions that support business performance worldwide.
Bachelor's orMaster'sdegree in Sustainability, Business, Engineering, Data, Digital, or a related field.
Approximately 10+ years of experience in sustainability, digital transformation, product ownership, program management, or related leadership roles.
Strong understanding of sustainability topics including LCA, sustainability reporting, traceability, sustainable sourcing, and sustainability data management.
Experience in agriculture, animal nutrition, food, FMCG, ingredients, or related industriesis preferred.
As part of Nutreco,you’llbe a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us andyou’llgain access to a wide network ofexpertiseand global career paths.You’llalsobenefitfrom the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.
In addition,you’llreceive:
How and why to find out more
We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Whereyou’llfeel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, ifyou’reinterested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, yourpotentialand your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
