Cortina is an international and innovative family-owned company that plays a leading role in the global footwear and fashion world. We have our own private label collection, are known for our wide range of licensed footwear and have our own brands: Safety Jogger, Patrick and SJ. Every year, we sell more than 30 million pairs of shoes worldwide.

Do you want to use your expertise for a company that sees sustainability not as a buzzword, but as a core value? Are you looking for a role in which you can really make the connection between strategy, people and processes? Then you are the Sustainability & Compliance Coordinator we are looking for!

Your impact as Sustainability & Compliance Coordinator:

Sustainability: from vision & strategy to action

• In consultation with the Board of Directors, you will develop organisation-wide sustainability goals and translate them into specific action plans for all business units.
• You will coordinate multidisciplinary working groups and ensure results-oriented follow-up.
• You will embed sustainability in product development (materials, processes, etc.) with a focus on environmental impact (Scope 3).
• You help to maximise the positive impact on social conditions in the supply chain by improving company policies and participating in third-party auditing schemes.
• You ensure the integration of sustainability standards in acquisitions.
• You monitor ESG indicators through dashboards and report clearly to all stakeholders.
• You stay up to date with changing sustainability legislation and translate this into our internal policy.

Compliance & Regulation: Reliable and transparent quality system

• You boost our customer satisfaction through effective complaint and feedback procedures.
• You manage product and service quality risks, aiming to achieve operational excellence.
• You coordinate internal and external audits, keeping quality system policies and documentation up to date and ensuring continuous improvement.
• By providing training, you will raise quality awareness within the team.
• You monitor compliance with all relevant standards and regulations (e.g. AI, privacy, GDPR) and follow up on our certifications such as ISO, Ecovadis, …

Stakeholder Management: Communicative Bridge Builder

• You will be the key point of contact for sustainability and quality standards.
• You will communicate clearly, proactively and purposefully with internal and external stakeholders.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Quality Management or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• You master the Dutch and English language.
• The world of MS Office holds no secrets for you (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
• You work in a structured way, with an eye for detail and an overview.
• You are eager to learn, a team player at heart and a strong communicator.

Why choose Cortina?

At Cortina, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious sustainability strategy within a growing and dynamic organisation. We offer you a working environment that breathes initiative, development and teamwork.

• The chance to grow along with an organisation on the move – and to help make that move possible.
• The opportunity to contribute to strategy and implementation as well.
• You will be surrounded by colleagues who are as passionate as you are.
• We offer a competitive salary and attractive working conditions.