About Us
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Position Snapshot
Job Req ID: 55064
Type of work: Hybrid
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Zaventem, BE
About The Role
Job Purpose
Sustainability has become a strategic priority for Bridgestone, with regulatory compliance playing a critical role in achieving the ambition to build a premium sustainable brand. The European sustainability regulatory landscape is increasingly complex, with national and EU regulations shaping business practices, customer expectations, and competitive dynamics.
The Sustainability Sensing Lead plays a key role in strengthening Bridgestone’s ability to anticipate regulatory developments, interpret their implications, and support responsible functions in defining appropriate compliance responses. Beyond risk mitigation, the role promotes strategic thinking to identify commercial and operational opportunities created by regulatory change.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability Sensing & Portfolio Management, the Sustainability Sensing Lead monitors emerging and existing sustainability regulations, coordinates cross-functional impact assessments, and contributes to the activation and execution of sustainability-related projects.
Responsibilities
* Regulatory Sensing & Monitoring
* Monitor emerging and existing EU and national sustainability regulations, including national transpositions
* Collaborate with Legal, Public Affairs, and expert functions to analyse regulatory requirements and interdependencies
* Track sustainability positions and trends of competitors, customers, industry associations, and NGOs
* Translate regulatory and market signals into clear insights on implications for Bridgestone and its customers
* Deliver regular sensing reports and briefings to leadership and key stakeholders
* Design and implement processes for regulatory sensing, impact assessment, and compliance management
* Translate regulatory sensing outputs into operational procedures for the Sustainability Office
* Impact Assessment & Strategic Value Capture
* Lead cross-functional assessments of regulatory changes to evaluate business impact, risks, and opportunities
* Promote strategic thinking that converts compliance requirements into competitive advantage
* Identify opportunities for value creation such as new services, improved financing conditions, enhanced brand positioning, and operational efficiencies
* Contribution to Project Execution
* Contribute to the activation of sustainability-related projects by defining project charters, governance, and schedules
* Participate in project teams to support execution in collaboration with relevant internal functions
* Work with Government Affairs to define Bridgestone advocacy positions aimed at influencing regulatory outcomes relevant to the tire industry
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Education
* University degree in Engineering, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong understanding of EU institutions and regulatory processes
* Ability to engage on technical regulatory topics while maintaining a business-oriented perspective
* Excellent communication, active listening, teamwork, and presentation skills
* Ability to simplify complex regulatory topics for diverse audiences
* Strategic mindset with proven business acumen
* Fluent in English
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience in regulatory monitoring, impact assessment, and related digital tools
* Project management skills and process-oriented mindset (PDCA)
* Experience in the tire or automotive industry
* Knowledge of supply chain due diligence requirements
What We Offer
At Bridgestone, what really matters is fostering co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. We offer:
* A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
* The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
* Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
* A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
* Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
* A diverse and inclusive team.
We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
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