Global Environmental Sustainability Specialist

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

Overview

AFL is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support our growing global sustainability program, driven by rising customer expectations, evolving regulatory requirements, and AFL's commitment to responsible business practices. This role will play a key part in advancing our environmental sustainability goals-overseeing the day-to-day management of sustainability data systems while also supporting energy efficiency and carbon reduction efforts across AFL's operations.

This is an opportunity to be a core member of AFL's sustainability team-working cross-functionally to ensure accurate, credible environmental data and meaningful progress toward company sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Data & Software Management

• Oversee environmental sustainability data (e.g., energy use, GHG emissions, water, waste) entered into AFL's tracking platforms from various sources. Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and readiness for internal and external reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to respond to customer and other stakeholder requests.
• Support data quality control and preparation for third-party assurance.

Energy Efficiency & Site Support

• Partner with facilities, operations, and engineering teams to track and support energy efficiency and carbon reduction projects.
• Help standardize site-level environmental sustainability KPIs, data collection methods, and reporting processes aligned with sustainability goals.

Product Sustainability Support

• Gather raw material and manufacturing data to support lifecycle assessments (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs).
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Packaging teams to integrate sustainability into product and packaging development.
• Help build and maintain centralized product sustainability data libraries.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support regular touchpoints and communication between sustainability, operations, business units, and customer account teams.
• Assist with implementation and follow-up of corporate sustainability initiatives across departments and sites.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, energy management, or a related area.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with experience in data collection, data cleaning, and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification or eligibility (must meet degree requirements to obtain CEM).
• Experience managing GHG inventory systems, energy tracking platforms, or other environmental data software.

Working Conditions

• Normal office and manufacturing facility environment. Some travel may be required, but not frequent (