Why join us?
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Conducts activities that progress the objectives of the Sustainability and Stewardship department forward. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, developing, and maintaining information to support the Sustainability and Stewardship tools and objectives. Serves as a liaison between sustainability, product stewardship, product development, and product management, and external supply chain to administer activities related to corporate sustainability and compliance programs. Assignments focus on effectively assessing sustainability metrics to improve the environmental impact of the MIllerKnoll organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Creates workflows and documents standard work processes related to product sustainability metrics and Compliance Map, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
Functions as a power user of sustainability and stewardship databases (e.g., Compliance Map, Ecomedes, Radix Tree), maintaining data integrity across platforms.
Learns and navigates enterprise systems such as ERP and PLM to extract and manage relevant product and material data.
Supports onboarding of suppliers and internal MillerKnoll users to sustainability platforms (e.g., CMAP), providing guidance on data navigation and uploads.
Executes compliance campaigns for low- to medium-complexity products, collecting and synthesizing supply chain data to support technical reviews and compliance declarations.
Conducts final analysis of sustainability data to identify compliance risks related to regulations, standards, and certifications.
Prepares detailed research and analysis to support strategic sustainability initiatives, including reporting on metrics such as single-use plastics and carbon emissions reductions.
Tracks invoices, monitors payment status, and maintains organized records to support budget planning and financial tracking.
Supports Product Stewardship functions related to reporting and paying taxes for programs such as WEEE and bedding/upholstery recycling.
Coordinates and assists with special projects, contributing to cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement efforts.
Communicates professionally with internal and external stakeholders to support departmental goals and sustainability data initiatives.
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
Requires a 4-year mechanical/chemical Engineering or equivalent degree
0–2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a data-driven or sustainability-related role
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3–4 years of experience in a data-driven or technical field with demonstrated ability to manage and analyze structured data
Licenses and Certifications
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to convey technical information to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail; capable of managing complex datasets across multiple platforms and documenting workflows effectively.
Proven ability to work independently, follow documented processes, and perform with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, interpret data, and write or review formal technical reports.
Effective time management, multitasking, and process execution skills in a dynamic, evolving work environment.
Proficient in office automation and communication tools used in the MillerKnoll environment.
Comfortable initiating and executing complex projects using sound judgment and prior experience to accomplish goals.
Customer service focused, adaptable to change, and committed to continuous improvement.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Additional Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. HermanMiller is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].
