ESG Strategist, Product & Strategy, Mitsubishi Fuso

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is an integral part of Daimler Truck, leading global vehicle manufacturer and one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of commercial vehicles. With our FUSO brand, we make up approximately 40% of the Daimler Truck sales volume with a presence in more than 170 markets worldwide. Since our first bus, we have aspired to bring society and our customers the highest quality of products and services.

 

By Combining Japanese tradition and the global power of Daimler, Mitsubishi Fuso provides unparalleled experience in a world leading company. This means that you will associate with global business partners every single day.

 

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Your mission

You will be part of a new department that shapes the Daimler Truck Asia (DTA) Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and goals while aligning them with commitments derived from our Daimler Truck (DT) and DTA Strategy. 

This department’s mission is to champion sustainable and responsible business practices across all levels of our organization, by integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into our strategic decision-making. We aim to facilitate a culture of sustainability, enhancing our competitive advantage, and ensuring our contribution to a sustainable future.

Your role

Focused on ESG strategy development and implementation, you will be responsible for leading projects and programs that drive environmental sustainability, social responsibility and governance across our organization. 

In addition, you will also be responsible for project management office (PMO) activities related to 
•    Environmental initiatives, with a particular focus on green products, green production, and green supply chain from our direct & indirect operations. 
•    Social & governance initiatives including regulations, compliance, governance & risk management.  

Your responsibilities

1. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and governance, and drive new ideas and innovations to the organization
2. Back the development and implementation of project plans, schedules, and performance metrics for environmental, social & governance projects.
3. Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Operations, Procurement, Product Engineering, Compliance etc. to ensure project delivery within scope & time.
4. Track project progress, maintain project documentation, and provide regular updates to stakeholders and top management.
5. Assist in the development and implementation of ESG policies and procedures.
6. Support line functions in the coordination and execution ESG initiatives.
7. Back the development and maintenance of ESG dashboards and reports.
8. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that ESG projects align with overall business objectives.
   

<< Ideal Candidate >>

The ideal candidate is passionate about driving positive environmental, social, and governance outcomes. Previous experience in sustainability, engineering, or project management is required, with demonstrated experience working on adding value to cross-functional initiatives within a large corporation. Experience in the automotive/commercial vehicle industry is also strongly preferred. 

 

<< Qualifications >>

1. Bachelor’s in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Finance/Risk Management, or Social Sciences related field.
2. Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management or sustainability-related fields.
   Strong project management and coordination skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
4. Entrepreneurial mindset that understands the dependencies and big picture of our business environment.
5. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment.
6. Strong understanding of the automotive industry and product knowledge.
7. Knowledge of ESG practices and principles is a plus.
8. PMP or other project management certification also a plus.
9. Familiarity with ESG reporting standards and institutions, such as Science-based target initiatives (SBTi), GHG protocol, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), or the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is desired. 

■ Language

- English    : Fluent

- Japanese: Proficiency is a plus

 

■ Software Skills

  

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Project Management and dashboard tools such as Microsoft Project, Power BI, or similar a plus.
  

 

<< Our working culture Video >>

https://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/career/  

Working Conditions: This is a full-time position, with a hybrid working style based on MFTBC’s corporate Mobile Work policy, which consists of 2 days per week at the office and 3 days remote working (must be within Japan). This is subject to policy updates and alignment with your manager.

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.