Location: Central and Western District
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $1m – $1.3m p.a. + Double Pay & Bonus
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a compliance and sustainability strategy aligned with organizational and industry standards.
- Monitor KPIs to drive continuous improvement in compliance and sustainability programs.
Team Management
- Supervise the Compliance & Sustainability Manager and team, providing mentorship and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Oversee training and resource allocation to meet organizational goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with senior leadership to integrate compliance and sustainability into business strategies.
- Communicate progress and recommendations to executives, customers, and stakeholders.
Vendor and Supply Chain Oversight
- Ensure vendors and factories adhere to social, environmental, and ethical standards.
- Lead compliance projects to optimize service quality and sustainability outcomes.
Capacity Building and Training
- Drive capacity-building programs to enhance vendor and factory performance.
- Lead training on compliance and sustainability standards, particularly for the hardgoods sector.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Address escalated compliance and sustainability issues, providing expert guidance.
- Represent the organization in industry forums to advocate for ethical practices.
Additional Responsibilities
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and industry trends.
- Perform other strategic duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 12-15 years of experience in compliance, sustainability, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position, preferably within global retail or supply chain industries.
- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of social compliance standards (e.g., amfori BSCI) and environmental sustainability practices, particularly in the hardgoods sector.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and achieving measurable outcomes.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess data, identify trends, and develop actionable strategies for compliance and sustainability improvements.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, including executives, customers, and global teams.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Global Perspective: Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones, with flexibility for off-hours engagements and international travel.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English required; proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin strongly preferred.
- Ethical Standards: Demonstrated commitment to integrity, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing independent decision-making with collaborative leadership.