Josh Luth
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Sustainability and supply chain expert with 15 years of experience in the food and agriculture sector. Led energy efficiency projects and environmental audits, ensuring compliance with SBTi, GRI, and ISO 14001 standards. Implemented cost-effective sustainable practices across North and South America, enhancing supplier engagement and responsible sourcing. Achievements include improved compliance readiness, increased resource efficiency, and enhanced environmental reporting systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Sustainability - Americas
Schreiber Foods Inc.
Green Bay, WI
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Directed sustainability and procurement compliance across 25+ manufacturing sites in North and South America, adhering to EPA and GHG Protocol standards.
- Led cross-functional collaboration among operations, logistics, and EHS teams to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions, saving $1.1M in energy costs with 6 solar projects in 2024.
- Developed supplier onboarding materials that highlighted regenerative agriculture and sustainable packaging practices.
- Managed global sustainability teams across 40+ plants, achieving 93% Zero Waste to Landfill diversion rate.
- Aggregated and oversaw ESG disclosures to meet CSRD, TCFD, and over 25 customer-specific reporting requirements.
Director of Sustainability & Livestock
SCS Global Services
Emeryville, California
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Directed global procurement audits to ensure compliance with animal welfare, labor, and environmental standards across various commodities.
- Built and scaled supplier engagement program to enhance transparency and streamline compliance in sourcing operations.
- Oversaw sustainability division’s procurement P&L of $6M and optimized contract structures.
- Developed ISO-aligned (9001, 14001) sourcing protocols to integrate sustainability into client operations.
- Formulated comprehensive sustainability and ethical sourcing commitments for two major food and beverage companies.
- Customized supplier assessments that expanded business opportunities and improved audit preparedness.
- Mentored over 65 individuals to secure sustainability roles through volunteer mentorship with Extern, a nonprofit accelerator.
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (Food Chain Outreach)
Innovation Center for US Dairy
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Served as procurement liaison for major foodservice and retail clients, including Kroger, McDonald’s, Walmart, and General Mills.
- Developed ethical sourcing playbooks to align supplier-level practices with corporate ESG and procurement goals.
- Facilitated supply chain risk analysis by integrating social responsibility strategies into procurement planning.
- Created traceability systems from supplier to end customer using CRM dashboards, enhancing supply chain transparency.
Procurement and Sustainability Manager
Foremost Farms USA
Baraboo, Wisconsin
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Negotiated contracts focused on circular economy strategies, achieving substantial cost savings.
- Managed a team of 15 overseeing 600 suppliers to enhance regional procurement capabilities.
- Directed vendor compliance with EU regulations and U.S. quality standards in dairy procurement.
- Instituted audit frameworks to improve supplier performance tracking and compliance readiness.
- Strengthened industry reputation through collaboration with suppliers and community engagement.
- Developed supplier SOPs and scorecards to assess ethical sourcing and delivery performance.
- Led ERP system rollouts to enhance procurement transparency and facilitate data-driven decisions.
- Mitigated sourcing risks related to contamination and geopolitical threats through scenario planning.
Supplier Relations Director
Land O’ Lakes
Tulare , CA
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed the procurement of over 2 billion pounds of raw dairy ingredients across more than 200 suppliers.
- Developed and maintained supplier databases to track performance, compliance, and incentive eligibility.
- Delivered value-added programs to suppliers, including crop management, and insurance tools.
- Acted as a field representative to identify supplier challenges and implement innovative solutions.
Production & EHS Supervisor
Foremost Farms
Baraboo, Wisconsin
08.2010 - 02.2014
- Supervised daily operations of a 24-person production team, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Managed procurement-influenced production processes, including ingredient formulation, and vendor material coordination.
- Enforced EHS regulations and led internal audits aligned with OSHA, SQF, and HACCP protocols.
- Oversaw wastewater treatment systems, and monitored supplier waste stream compliance.
- Collaborated with procurement managers to address material shortages and optimize commodity pricing strategies.
Education
Masters - Sustainable Management
University of Wisconsin
Green Bay06-2025
Bachelors - Education and Social Sciences
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID01.2010
Professional Highlights
- Led global sustainability operations across 40+ manufacturing sites, achieving a 93% Zero Waste to Landfill diversion rate.
- Architected ethical sourcing and ESG strategies for two major food & beverage corporations, embedding sustainability into core business practices.
- Secured $11.2M in incremental funding over five years by aligning sustainability initiatives with sourcing priorities.
- Streamlined ESG disclosures to meet CDP, CSRD, SASB, TCFD, and 25+ customer-specific requirements, enhancing regulatory readiness.
- Earned a Supply Chain Collaboration Award from General Mills (2019) and secured a $4.7M USDA sustainability initiatives in partnership with McDonald’s and Glanbia, driving innovation in climate-smart agriculture and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Key Skills And Tools
- Strategic Procurement & Global Supply Chain Logistics (Domestic & International)
- Contract Negotiation & Lifecycle Management
- Vendor Sourcing, Selection & Regulatory Compliance (EU, USDA, FDA, EPA & OSHA)
- Ethical Sourcing & Traceability Systems (CDP, EcoVadis, CSRD, Packaging, & TCFD)
- Supplier Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Influence
- ERP & CRM Systems Integration (SAP, Oracle) and Risk Analysis
- ISO Standards & Audit Readiness (ISO 9001/14001)
- Quality Assurance & Food Safety Protocols (SQF, HACCP)
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Principles
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, SharePoint)
Certification
- FARM Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship & Workforce Development Certifications
- PAACO Certification - Dairy
- Climate Risk & Scenario Planning (college course)
- GHG Accounting & Carbon Disclosure Training (college course)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional & Certified in Planning & Inventory (college course)
- Regenerative Agriculture Certification – Understanding Ag
- LEED Accredited Professional
- University of Salamanca (Spain) Spanish Certification
Accomplishments
- Innovation Center for US Dairy Supply Chain Collaboration Award (2019)
- National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) Advanced Training Program Cohort 1 (2023)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Director of Sustainability - Americas
Schreiber Foods Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2025
Director of Sustainability & Livestock
SCS Global Services
02.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (Food Chain Outreach)
Innovation Center for US Dairy
03.2020 - 03.2022
Procurement and Sustainability Manager
Foremost Farms USA
01.2016 - 03.2020
Supplier Relations Director
Land O’ Lakes
02.2014 - 01.2016
Production & EHS Supervisor
Foremost Farms
08.2010 - 02.2014
Masters - Sustainable Management
University of Wisconsin
Bachelors - Education and Social Sciences
The College of Idaho
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