Responsible Supply Chain Manager – Sri Lanka (homebased)
Job type: Full-Time
Posted: 02-02-2024
Salary: Competitive
Email: thuy.pham@40hrs.vn
Job Description
• Work closely with vendors, internal teams and local partners to assure responsible supply chain and vendor code of ethics (VCoE) compliance.
• Conduct VCoE assessment, training and capacity building program Includes visiting factories on a regular basis to elevate and assure that the vendor is fully comply with the codes.
• Monitor social compliance and environmental legal requirements, vendor issues, risks and trends for the responsible vendors and regions. Notify Director, Global Partner Sustainability if any risk flagged for risk mitigation alignment and execution.
• Submit high quality communication and deliverables (reports, assessment recaps, projects, etc.) in a timely manner to all internal partners.
• Ensure social compliance database is up to date and accurate.
• Manage relationship with local NGOs and industry partner and peer brands.
• Support implementation of specialized projects in facilities around fair comp/ worker empowerment.
• Drive for continuous program improvement and sustainable development.
• Conduct vendor and country/ region risk assessments and recommendations for risk mitigation and capacity building. Effectively apply this knowledge to assess partners VCoE compliance levels and potential impacts on lululemon’s sourcing, quality and production strategies.
Job Requirements
• Advance/bachelor degree, preferably in sustainability, labour studies, environmental science or another related fields.
• At least 7 years of experienced on social and environmental assessment (auditing) and capacity building, certifications such as SA 8000 or ISO 14001 is a plus.
• Deep knowledge and experience on social responsibility, modern day slavery, worker empowerment, industry and global trends and ways to drive to achieve responsible supply chain.
• Equipped with environmental knowledge including issues, standards and processes (e.g. wastewater, hazardous waste, chemicals management, air pollution).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: English – fluent and other language an asset.
• Excellent facilitator, trainer and communicator to deliver training and capacity building for vendor partners and internal partners.
Ability to travel up to 70% of time
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