Compliance Coordinator

An experienced Compliance Co‑ordinator with an understanding of ethical audit programs is needed to join an established clothing manufacturer and supplier to a variety of high street retailers and grocers. This is the perfect role for someone who is looking for their first role in ethical sustainability and comes from a fashion background or has a fashion degree with admin experience.

Responsibilities

• Working with Customers and 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 and assist in audit preparations
• Review compliance related processes and write up procedures where needed
• Closely follow up Factories accreditation process, booking audits, reviewing reports/certificates, non‑compliances, corrective actions, expiry dates, etc.
• Knowledgeable on Sourcing country laws, regulations – or research/study as needed
• Work with the company’s supply chain to check traceability and validate 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 by 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
• Have a great understanding of ethical audit programmes: ETI, SMETA, BSCI, WALMART, etc.
• Knowledge of sustainability & environmental programmes: GOTS, BCI, Higg Index, etc.
• Engage in 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 and suggest solutions to responsible management

Skills Required

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the compliance field (factory auditing experience would be a great advantage)
• Strong understanding of ethical audit programmes such as SMETA, BSCI, etc.
• Understanding and ability to research sustainability programmes/new initiatives (GOTS, BCI, Higg Index, etc.)
• Highly organised with proven ability to work under pressure and cope with tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Proactive approach
• Previous auditing experience would be an advantage
• Familiar with Microsoft Office packages and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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