Specialist Supply Chain Sustainability (Social Compliance, CSR)

Monitor and support vendor and factory performance; including review of social compliance audit reports, engagement with vendors on corrective action plans (CAPs) and support their remediation efforts by provide guidance on identify root cause, visit factories to review remediation progress and implement capability building initiatives; and assess vendor management systems; identifying gaps that should be addressed. Proactively engage and respond to retailers and licensors requests for social compliance audit reports and corrective action plans, proactively engage factory on remediation, monitor progress to satisfy customer requirements including related administrative requests; and monitor and update all licensors/retailers requirements as they evolve. Conduct or shadow oversight audits factories and follow-up with the respective vendors and licensees on the results. Support the onboarding of Tier 2 suppliers and subcontractors, monitor their social compliance performance and maintain the Tier 2 suppliers and subcontractors data. Support and participate in special projects such as vendor training, capability building and worker well-being initiatives. Build relationships and collaborate with key internal stakeholders, such as Vendor Management, Commodity, Planning and Quality Assurance, to ensure alignment and continue to integrate ethical sourcing into business engagement. Contribute to data analysis and reporting, demonstrate ability to use data visualization tool (e.g. Power BI) and present meaningful data. International Travel required (Mainland China, Southeast Asia, India). Proven experience and knowledge in the human rights field, in-depth knowledge of labor, environmental, health and safety issues; solid understanding of global human rights and labor standards (e.g. ILO, UNGP) and ethical sourcing frameworks (e.g. ESCP, BSCI, SMETA), experience with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) would be a plus. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Sustainability or related discipline or experience in a relevant field (i.e., law, policy, human rights). 3 - 5 years of experience in ethical sourcing, social compliance; auditing experience preferred. Ability to meet tight deadlines and crisis management and an aptitude for learning. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate internally and externally. Self-starter and passionate advocate of worker's rights and benefits of ethical sourcing to business. Fluent in English, and Cantonese or Mandarin. Candidates with more experience will be considered as Sr Specialist Supply Chain Sustainability.