Compliance Manager

Our client is a family owned, Licensed Garment supplier to the high street. They are looking for a Compliance Manager to join their team.

Compliance Manager - The Role:

• Working with Customers, Licensors to collect their social ethical, technical, environmental, building safety, etc compliance requirements
• Working with In-country Compliance teams and Suppliers to implement Customers/Licensors compliance requirements at Factories
• Perform Factory pre-audits, assist in audit preparations
• Review compliance related processes, write up procedures where needed
• Closely follow up Factories accreditation process, booking audits, review reports/certificates, non-compliances, corrective actions, expiry dates, etc
• Knowledgeable on Sourcing country laws, regulations – or research/study as needed
• Working with the company’s supply chain checking traceability and validation of all paperwork
• Monitor the supply base through pro-active management of audit programme, drive improvement through ongoing work with suppliers and with the support of the In-country teams
• Support the business with the ethical compliance programme for the group, undertaking investigations into potential ethical compliance issues
• Manage customer/licensor specific compliance requirements, communication and attend regular meetings
• Form close relationships with suppliers, customers, licensors
• Great understanding of ethical audit programs: ETI, SMETA, BSCI, WALMART, etc.
• Knowledge of sustainability & environmental programs: GOTS, BCI, Higg Index etc.
• Ongoing research, study, and training on latest compliance requirements
• Observe Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security
• Report any findings, suggest solutions to responsible management

Compliance Manager - The Candidate:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of factory auditing processes
• Manage customer/licensors portals
• Excellent planning/prioritising/organising skills
• Great communication skills
• Can work on own initiative
• Highly organised

Compliance Manager - The Package:

• Competitive depending on experience

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