EUDR Compliance Specialist ensuring compliance with European Union Deforestation Regulation for Hershey. Managing supply chain data and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Evaluate supplier adherence to EUDR criteria, including reviewing GIS analysis, deforestation risk assessments, and remote sensing data /satellite imagery for raw materials.
Utilize SAP, Sourcemap, and other relevant tools to monitor purchase orders (POs) and supplier transactions for EUDR compliance.
Supplier engagement to ensure timely submission of compliance information.
Case management with suppliers to investigate risks identified.
Support suppliers to address geospatial validation errors.
Documenting due diligence processes and compiling the evidence that justifies the override of false alerts.
Execute workflows (where this can include manual data transfer) to integrate findings from Sourcemap, Starling, Airbus Living library satellite imagery, and other third-party traceability tools such as Osapiens.
Triaging & escalations to correct stakeholders.
Collect, verify, and manage due diligence data packets required for distributor filings.
Ensure all necessary sustainability, traceability, and risk assessment documentation is accurate and readily available for external distributor partners.
Support procurement, Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability teams in adjusting sourcing strategies to remain compliant with evolving regulatory expectations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain compliance, sustainability, or regulatory affairs, with a preference for experience in EUDR or similar regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in SAP or other procurement data management tools, and supply chain traceability or GIS tools such as Sourcemap, Starling, Airbus Living Library, Osapiens.
Strong understanding of EUDR compliance requirements, deforestation risk management (including protected area proximity assessment), legality risk assessment and supplier traceability.
Experience in data collection and reporting related to sustainability and compliance audits.
Proficiency in notable GIS and remote sensing software/platforms (QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Starling, Airbus Living Library) & Polygon data validation, extraction and conversion.
Proficiency in spatial analysis and satellite image processing and forest change detection.
Functional understanding of GIS, GeoJSON structures, and other GIS data formats.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex datasets related to supplier compliance and sustainability risks.
Detail-oriented, with experience in data validation and risk assessment methodologies.
Experience working with distributors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies on compliance-related processes.
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