Who we are 

a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this team

This role is part of the enterprise-wide sustainability team shaping the future of impact within our brand and business. We are 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 textile-to-textile recyclers to understand and help evolve reverse logistics supply chains to recycle supply chain waste

•      Run pilots to demonstrate feasibility of textile-to-textile recycling. 

•      Evolve and maintain our supply chain waste management and tracking.

•      Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and deliver projects.

•      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.