Specialist, Responsible Sourcing Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vietnam.

📋 Description

• Ensure factories adhere to VF standards.

• Assist in initiatives related to safety and worker rights.

• Promote environmental sustainability and contribute to the development of workers and communities.

• Collaborate with VF factories, regional offices, cross-functional teams, NGO partners, and other stakeholders.

• Aid in the implementation of responsible sourcing requirements and enhancement activities at designated factories.

• Perform regular factory visits.

• Follow up on corrective actions and evaluate supporting evidence.

• Maintain precise records and offer practical guidance in line with VF requirements.

• Identify and escalate critical, recurring, or unresolved issues.

• Assist factories in comprehending and executing VF requirements, local legal obligations, and international standards.

• Help recognize compliance gaps, formulate corrective action plans, and validate the effectiveness of these corrective actions through visits, document reviews, and discussions.

• Communicate with vendors and factories regarding Facility Guidelines and provide tools and knowledge for audit preparation.

• Collaborate with the VF Safety Team and Safety Program Providers through both on-site and remote visits.

• Coordinate on-site and remote visits from third-party assessment, training, and remediation organizations.

• Assist in the investigation of incidents and remediation of labor-related issues or allegations.

• Respond promptly to critical concerns in assigned countries.

• Work alongside the Environmental Sustainability Team to establish Environmental Management Systems at factories.

• Advocate for and advise on energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.

• Encourage factory participation in basic-needs assessments.

• Support the implementation of programs and evaluate the performance of Worker and Community Development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in conducting factory compliance audits with a strong understanding of local labor, health & safety, and environmental laws.

• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing processes and database management.

• Exceptional report writing and communication skills in both spoken and written English.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders throughout the business.

• Self-sufficient worker with robust problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to consider viewpoints beyond their own.

• Strong sense of urgency and capability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in responsible sourcing, factory compliance, social auditing, supplier enhancement, or a related field, including hands-on experience in factory engagement and corrective action follow-up.

• Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, law, occupational health and safety, environmental science or engineering, social sciences, business, or a related field, or an equivalent blend of education and relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-related skills.

• Knowledge of labor, health, safety, and environmental auditing.

• Familiarity with regional laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Understanding of labor and employment laws and regulations.

• Awareness of human and labor rights.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.

• Supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.