Job Title: Business Analyst – Traceability Function: GBS Sustainability Direct Supervisor: General Manager – Sustainability Job Location: Fossil Group, India (FGSI) – Brookefield, Bengaluru Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days from office) Job Status: Full Time Salary Range: TBD Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year Travel Requirements: As required for project coordination or supplier engagement Company Overview Fossil Group is a global design, marketing, distribution, and innovation company specializing in lifestyle accessories. Under a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, our offerings include fashion watches, jewelry, handbags, and small leather goods. We bring each brand story to life through our 30,000 distribution points across 150 countries, including 400 company-owned retail locations. At Fossil, we believe we can positively impact the world. Some call it sustainability — we call it MakeTimeForGood. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive future, and we are looking for a passionate individual who can contribute to our ESG goals and traceability initiatives. Job Summary The Business Analyst – Traceability will play a key role in advancing our supply chain transparency and ESG efforts. The individual will lead data-driven traceability initiatives, support benchmarking and research projects, and manage assigned ESG programs in line with Fossil’s global sustainability strategies. The role involves extensive coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with reporting frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead and support traceability-related projects that ensure visibility and compliance across Fossil’s global supply chain. Analyze supply chain sustainability data and ESG disclosures, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners. Conduct supplier engagement initiatives for material traceability, sustainable sourcing, and related disclosures. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver reporting aligned with industry standards and customer expectations. Benchmark best practices across the retail and fashion industry on carbon reduction, transparency, and circularity. Support the implementation of ESG reporting frameworks (SBTi, CDP, TCFD, GRI, SAC Higg, etc.). Create compelling presentations, dashboards, and documentation for both internal and external ESG communication. Work with sustainability leads across regions to drive aligned strategies and goals. Interfaces Internal: Fossil Global and Local business teams, ESG Data/Reporting, Sourcing, Legal, Supply Chain External: Vendors, Suppliers, Service Providers, and Global ESG partners Job Requirements ( Please note this section is unchanged, as per your instruction. ) Education Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, sustainability, and environmental science Certification or formal training in any sustainability disclosure framework would be an added advantage Relevant Experience At least 1 year of experience in one of the areas of carbon management, sustainable materials, traceability, and supply chain sustainability Experience in working on organizational data and multiple stakeholders for ESG disclosure (consulting experience is preferred) Behavioral Skills Strong project management, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for sustainability Have the ability to share knowledge and is capable of being cognizant of divergent viewpoints in a diverse, multicultural environment Knowledge Knowledge of traceability and supply chain in the retail or manufacturing industry would be an advantage Knowledge of global social and environmental compliance on supply chain sustainability Hands-on experience in handling multi-stakeholder initiatives and ESG frameworks/ratings (such as SBTi, CDP, SAC Higgs, Corp B, DJSI, TCFD, GRI)