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Customer Solutions Sustainability Development & Implementation Specialist (flexible in European countries)

UPS  •  Lisbon, PT (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Customer Solutions Sustainability Development & Implementation Specialist (Europe)

- Flexible open for European countries -

The Customer Solutions Sustainability Development & Implementation Specialist is part of UPS’s Solution & Development (SOLDI) organization within Customer Solutions. In this role, you act as a Sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving the development and deployment of innovative, customer-centric sustainability solutions across Europe.

You will play a key role in shaping and expanding UPS’s sustainable solutions portfolio, supporting customers on their decarbonization and circular economy journeys. This includes designing scalable products as well as tailored solutions that create measurable environmental and business value.

The role combines solution design, project leadership, and customer engagement, requiring strong collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Corporate Sustainability teams, and other Customer Solutions functions. You will lead cross-functional initiatives and virtual project teams to deliver impactful solutions that help win, grow, and retain business

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Solution Development & Delivery

  • Design, develop, and implement innovative sustainability solutions and products aligned with customer needs and UPS strategic priorities
  • Build and evaluate business cases for new sustainability offerings
  • Translate customer sustainability challenges into practical, value-driven logistics solutions

Customer Engagement & Consultancy

  • Act as a trusted advisor to customers on sustainability topics (e.g., carbon reduction, insetting, offsetting, circular economy)
  • Support customer discussions, pitches, and workshops together with Customer Facing teams
  • Identify opportunities to enhance customer value and deepen partnerships through sustainability

Project Leadership & Implementation

  • Lead and deliver medium-complex, cross-functional projects across the region
  • Manage virtual project teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
  • Drive implementation while effectively navigating cross-functional alignment and resistance

Product Ownership & Continuous Improvement

  • Own and manage selected Customer Solutions sustainability products, ensuring performance, relevance, and scalability
  • Monitor operational effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to expand or optimize existing solutions

Data Analysis & Insights

  • Analyse operational and carbon-related data to derive actionable insights and recommendations
  • Evaluate solution performance pre- and post-implementation to ensure measurable impact

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Corporate Sustainability, and other Solution teams
  • Ensure transparent communication and alignment across all project stakeholders
  • Contribute to building sustainability knowledge and capability within Customer Solutions

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) preferred
  • Experience in supply chain, logistics, sustainability, or consulting environments is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think innovatively
  • Proven ability to manage projects and drive execution across functions
  • Customer-focused mindset with strong consultative and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented approach

Sustainability Knowledge (Preferred)

  • Understanding of key sustainability topics, including:
    • Carbon emissions and reporting
    • Insetting and offsetting mechanisms
    • Circular economy principles
  • Passion for sustainability and its role in supply chain transformation

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills are an advantage

Additional Requirements

  • Good understanding of UPS products, services, and network operations (preferred)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Why Join UPS Customer Solutions?

At UPS, you’ll be part of a team that is actively shaping the future of sustainable logistics This role offers the opportunity to combine innovation, customer impact, and sustainability leadership, working at the intersection of strategy, operations, and environmental transformation across Europe.


Employee Type:

Permanent


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About UPS

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service, UPS was started by two enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan. Now, we’re almost 500,000 UPSers strong, with operations around the globe.

As a transportation and logistics leader, we are proud to offer innovative solutions to our customers—both big and small. We also support the communities we serve. Just take a look at The UPS Foundation’s social impact report!

Headquartered in Atlanta, we can be found on the web at ups.com and about.ups.com. Job seekers can visit upsjobs.com to learn more. Our active social media channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

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https://about.ups.com/us/en/social-impact/reporting/the-ups-foundations-social-impact-report.html

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Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
1907
Website
ups.com
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