Senior Manager, Sustainability and Compliance

Job ID: 265200
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Real Estate/Prop Dev
Remote Eligible:Hybrid Schedule

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of us.  We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Manager of Sustainability and Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company's regional sustainability strategies and compliance programs. This role ensures alignment with Sephora Global and LVMH sustainability guidelines and targets while also monitoring and ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations. The Senior Manager will work closely with Legal, cross-functional business partners, and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance and maintain the highest standards of compliance. In addition, you will:

• Develope and manage regional sustainability strategies aligned with Sephora Global and LVMH guidelines, creating actionable plans with clear initiatives, timelines, and metrics

• Ensured compliance with EPR, state, and federal environmental and social responsibility legislation by collaborating with Legal and cross-functional teams to establish robust policies and procedures 

• Oversee the company’s product chemical policy to maintain alignment with industry regulations and sustainability standards while collaborating with Merchandising and Brands for compliance 

• Direct sustainability reporting, including data collection, analysis, and presentation, meeting requirements for Sephora Global, LVMH, and external stakeholders 

• Researched and integrated industry best practices to benchmark sustainability performance, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement 

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Sustainability and Compliance Management: 7–10 years of demonstrated experience, ideally in beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods industries.

• Chemical Regulations Expertise: 3–5 years of in-depth knowledge of regulations and restrictions related to consumer products.

• Environmental Compliance Knowledge: 5–7 years of extensive familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

• ESG Principles and Reporting Standards: 3–5 years of in-depth understanding of ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and sustainability reporting practices.

• The ability to demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the delivery of long-term organizational objectives.
• A proven ability to influence others, drive change, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic and evolving environments, effectively navigating through uncertain situations, and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Skills in maintaining team morale and motivation during times of ambiguity, empowering team members to contribute their insights and creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to convey ideas, expectations, and feedback clearly and effectively.

The annual base salary range for this position is $151,810.00 - $169,670.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in