Sr. Manager, TCG Global Sustainability
Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. Learn more online at corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com. Get to know the role Job Title: Sr. Manager, TCG Global Sustainability Job Summary: The Sr. Manager, TCG Global Sustainability is responsible for defining and leading sustainability strategy, regulatory compliance, and execution exclusively for The Pokémon Company International's Trading Card Game (TCG) business. This role ensures the TCG supply chain meets global sustainability regulations, advances environmental impact reduction initiatives, and integrates data-driven sustainability practices across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and packaging. This position operates as the TCG sustainability owner, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Legal, Procurement, Manufacturing, Packaging, and external vendors. The role does not set or own enterprise-wide sustainability policy but instead translates company standards and regulatory requirements into the operationally actionable, TCG-specific strategies and programs. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: Yes What you’ll do TCG sustainability Strategy & Leadership Define and lead TCG-specific sustainability strategy aligned with business growth, supply chain resilience, and regulatory requirements. Translate global sustainability expectations and regulatory obligations into TCG-focused priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans. Serve as the primary sustainability subject-matter expert for the TCG organization, advising senior leaders on risk, opportunity, and trade-offs. Own TCG sustainability goal-setting, prioritization, and performance tracking. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full TCG compliance with global sustainability and environmental regulations, including (but not limited to) packaging, materials, climate disclosure, waste, and extended producer responsibility (ERP) requirements. Partner with Legal, Compliance, and external advisors to monitor evolving regulations and proactively assess TCG impacts. Lead readiness planning, documentation, and response for audits, disclosures, and regulatory reporting affecting the TCG business. Identify compliance risks and mitigation strategies across the TCG supply chain. Sustainable Materials, Packaging & Supply Chain Initiatives Lead identification, evaluation, and implementation of sustainable materials and packaging solutions for TCG products. Develops and execute TCG supply chain sustainability initiatives, including emissions reduction, waste minimization, and responsible sourcing. Partner with Procure...