Consulting Director, Sustainable Product and Supply Chain (m/w/d) (Central Europe - Germany Focus)

Drive Growth. Shape Sustainable Supply Chains. Make Lasting Impact.

At ERM, sustainability is not just a service offering—it’s at the heart of helping the world’s leading organisations transform their businesses for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for an accomplished Consulting Director to lead the growth of our Sustainable Product & Supply Chain (SP&SC) practice across Germany and Central Europe. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for a commercially minded sustainability consultant who thrives at the intersection of business development, client leadership, and delivery excellence.

As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will help some of the world's largest companies navigate complex sustainability challenges while building and growing a market-leading consulting portfolio focused on Scope 3 decarbonization and sustainable packaging transformation.

The Opportunity

This is a true seller-doer leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys creating market opportunities, building lasting client relationships, winning strategic work, and ensuring successful project outcomes.

You will play a pivotal role in expanding ERM’s presence in Germany, helping clients transform their supply chains and product strategies while accelerating our commercial growth and market leadership.

Your focus areas will include:

• Scope 3 Decarbonization – helping organisations design and implement supplier engagement and emissions reduction programmes that deliver measurable impact.

• Sustainable Packaging & Packaging Strategy – supporting clients with compliance-led transformation, circularity initiatives, and value-creating packaging innovation.

What You’ll Do

Lead Commercial Growth

You will own and expand a strategic portfolio of opportunities across Germany and Central Europe by:

• Building and converting a strong pipeline of sustainability consulting opportunities.

• Developing trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, Sustainability, and Finance functions.

• Creating and executing go-to-market strategies focused on Scope 3 decarbonization and sustainable packaging solutions.

• Partnering with ERM account leaders to grow strategic client relationships, particularly within the manufacturing sector.

• Developing compelling proposals and value-driven business cases that translate client challenges into actionable solutions.

Strengthen ERM’s Market Presence

You will become a visible and influential voice in the market by:

• Representing ERM at industry conferences, client forums, and thought leadership events.

• Developing perspectives, case studies, and market insights that resonate with German and Central European clients.

• Working closely with alliance partners and marketing teams to enhance ERM’s brand visibility and generate demand.

• Helping organisations understand the commercial and sustainability benefits of supply chain and packaging transformation.

Build Capability and Innovation

You will help shape the future of our offering by:

• Enhancing and evolving ERM’s integrated consulting propositions.

• Driving greater digital enablement and data-led delivery approaches.

• Collaborating with technical experts, delivery teams, and strategic partners to develop scalable solutions.

• Mentoring and developing consultants across Germany and Central Europe, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Deliver Outstanding Client Outcomes

You will lead major consulting engagements by:

• Overseeing large, complex sustainability transformation programmes.

• Managing project governance, quality, commercial performance, and stakeholder engagement.

• Bringing together multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions from strategy through implementation.

• Ensuring every engagement creates measurable value and lasting impact for our clients.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

We're interested in leaders who bring a strong combination of commercial success and consulting expertise, including:

• A proven track record of winning and delivering consulting engagements in sustainability, supply chain transformation, packaging, or related fields.

• An established client network in Germany, with wider Central European connections highly desirable.

• Experience leading large-scale, complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders and business functions.

• Deep expertise in Scope 3 decarbonization, supply chain transformation, sustainable packaging, or ideally a blend of both.

Skills & Leadership Qualities

You will bring:

• Strong business development and commercial leadership skills, including pipeline management, proposal development, pricing strategy, and negotiation.

• The credibility and executive presence to engage senior decision-makers and C-suite stakeholders.

• The ability to translate technical sustainability challenges into compelling, board-level business narratives.

• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring, developing talent, and building high-performing teams.

• A strategic mindset combined with an ability to deliver practical, real-world results.

Location & Languages

• Fluent German and English (written and spoken) strongly preferred.

• Based in Germany, with the flexibility to travel across Central Europe and occasionally the wider EMEA region.

Why ERM?

Joining ERM means becoming part of the world's leading sustainability consultancy, working alongside exceptional experts to solve some of the most pressing environmental and business challenges of our time.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Influence sustainability strategies for leading global organisations.

• Shape the future of supply chain and product sustainability solutions.

• Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and purpose-driven culture.

• Accelerate your career while creating meaningful impact for clients, communities, and the planet.

Ready to lead the next generation of sustainable business transformation?

If you combine commercial excellence, consulting leadership, and a passion for sustainability, we'd love to hear from you. Join ERM and help organisations turn ambition into action.