Manager

Job description

The Manager is responsible for the management of a team consisting of both Assurance and Advancement associates in South Asia. The individual in this role is primarily responsible for team management and regional specific management across both S&R supply chain programs and the factory compliance programs, including proactive communication to internal and external stakeholders and quality assurance of team activities. The leader defines, oversees, guides, and supports the team during execution of annual workplans in support of overarching compliance and sustainability strategies, and is responsible for recruiting, managing and developing regional staff. People responsibility includes 1 Senior Responsible Sourcing Operations Assurance, 1 Senior Responsible Sourcing Operations Advancement, and 1 Responsible Sourcing Operations Advancement. Country coverage includes Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, with oversight of VF Direct Sourced Tier-1, subcontractor, and Tier-2 factories. Up to 50% travel, including occasional international travel, is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the S&R Data Team to develop, adjust and assign an annual and quarterly audit plan for the region
• Oversee integration of industry audit reports (SLCP, Better Work) into VF's audit framework and ensure seamless upload into FFC
• Work with the S&R Data Team to ensure audit completion, report quality and timely FFC updating metrics are met
• Analyze and interpret evolving regional/country-specific regulations and standards, providing strategic guidance to adapt compliance strategies
• Determine spot-check schedules for shadow audits to ensure consistency and quality of audits conducted by VF auditors and third parties
• Oversee timeliness, accuracy and quality of auditors' tasks including audit allocation by priority, location, and cost
• Support S&R program managers in scoping, planning and setting targets for programs in the region
• Identify and develop effective risk management strategies to mitigate compliance and sustainability risks in the region
• Provide direct advisory and remediation support to factories as needed
• Maintain oversight of reported incidents, conduct investigations and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including worker rights and environmental groups
• Guide and empower the team through strategic leadership, onboarding, career development planning and performance reviews
• Report to the Sr. Manager, Responsible Sourcing Operations with updates on regional factory issues and team performance

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, University graduate, or Engineering
• 8-10+ years in CSR/Sustainability/Factory Compliance auditing
• 3+ years of team management experience
• Subject expertise in Law, Labor and Social Security, Health, Safety and Environmental auditing
• Fluent in speaking and writing English; regional/local language preferred
• Experience conducting social compliance audits
• Proficiency in Excel and database processes
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including occasional international travel
• Experience managing remote and diversified teams, including leading people leaders

Skills

• Excel
• Risk Management
• Social Compliance Auditing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain Sustainability
• Team Management