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Herman Miller - Sustainability Data Strategist

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General Purpose:

- A seasoned sustainability data analyst who independently manages complex projects, enhances platform integration, and contributes to strategic data initiatives.

- This role supports the objectives of the Sustainability and Stewardship department by collecting, analyzing, and maintaining data that advances corporate sustainability and compliance programs.

- The analyst serves as a key liaison between sustainability, product stewardship, product development, product management, and the external supply chain.

- With strong analytical skills, the ability to integrate data across systems, and a growing understanding of sustainability concepts, they provide meaningful data insights that support business decisions and contribute to system improvements that enhance sustainability performance.

- They also contribute to the design and evolution of sustainability data architecture, ensuring scalable and integrated solutions across enterprise systems.

- At this level, the analyst operates with minimal oversight and demonstrates strong communication, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Essential Functions:

- Develop a solid understanding of sustainability concepts, data requirements, and program needs, with a willingness to expand knowledge in areas such as materials, product data, carbon impacts, and certification systems as needed.

- Understand product, material, and environmental data at an intermediate-to-advanced level, with the ability to connect information across systems and identify where data gaps exist.

- Apply strong analytical skills to organize, combine, and interpret data from multiple sources, supporting scenario analysis, decision making, and continuous improvement efforts.

- Navigate enterprise systems ( PLM, ERP) and sustainability tools ( CMAP, Ecomedes, Radix Tree) confidently, using them to bridge data gaps, troubleshoot inconsistencies, and support cross functional collaboration.

- Support compliance and sustainability efforts through accurate data validation and a developing knowledge of global regulations, without requiring deep regulatory expertise.

- Help design and refine data workflows, templates, and reporting structures that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data integrity across teams.

- Create clear visualizations, summaries, and data stories that translate complex information into insights for cross functional partners and leadership.

- Contribute to system integrations, enhancements, and process improvements by identifying issues, recommending solutions, and collaborating closely with IT, engineering, product development, and supply chain teams.

- Participate in sustainability initiatives related to material database improvements, carbon data development, and future focused system design, exploring new possibilities and contributing ideas that support long term organizational goals.

- Provide expert input on reporting, certifications, internal audits, and data integration.

- Develop a solid understanding of sustainability concepts, data requirements, and program needs, with a willingness to expand knowledge in areas such as materials, product data, carbon impacts, and certification systems as needed.

Additional Essential Functions - Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in a technical or analytical field (environmental science, data analytics, engineering, business) or equivalent experience.

- Typically requires 4+ years of experience in sustainability data or equivalent roles, demonstrating leadership in cross-functional projects and advanced analytics.

Licenses and Certifications: None required.

- Training or experience in Agile methodologies and SQL/data modeling tools is a plus.

- Chemical and material knowledge a plus.

Skills And Abilities:

- Strong ability to assess complex data environments, identify gaps, and design solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and data quality across sustainability workflows and systems.

- Demonstrated aptitude for learning new tools, platforms, and processes quickly, with the ability to understand how different Sustainability teams and enterprise systems interact and depend on one another.

- Advanced analytical skills, including data modeling, scenario analysis, and the ability to manage, validate, and interpret complex datasets across multiple systems.

- Passion for problem solving and continuous improvement, with a focus on introducing automation, AI enabled solutions, and streamlined processes to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

- Strong cross functional collaboration skills; able to work effectively with Sustainability, IT, engineering, product development, supply management, and other partners to align data needs and drive shared solutions.

- Business acumen sufficient to translate sustainability and carbon related data into insights that support decision making, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to clearly explain data concepts to technical and non technical audiences and support knowledge sharing across teams.

- Highly detail oriented with strong systems thinking; capable of navigating ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and improving or standardizing workflows in a dynamic environment.

- Proven ability to work independently with a high level of accountability while coordinating effectively with multiple stakeholders across teams and functions.

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1668687