Social Compliance Specialist, Wholesale Apparel

Premier Brands Group Holdings•New York, NY

5d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry. Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America. An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs. The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design. PBGH currently has a great opportunity for Social Compliance & Sustainability Specialist . The Social Compliance & Sustainability Specialist will monitor, initiate, and collaborate to ensure the compliance of One Jeanswear Group’s Standards for Contractors and Suppliers. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) including knowledge of international labor laws, an understanding of social compliance auditing, work place health and safety, chemical and environmental safety, and sustainability. The desired individual should have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and also be able to strongly demonstrate the ability to individually develop and manage projects in the field. This position is well suited for an individual who is self-motivated, hardworking, a team player and looking to learn current requirements in Compliance & Sustainability in the textile industry.

Requirements

Able to travel domestically and internationally 5-10% annually
Ability to understand, communicate and operate effectively in a multinational and multi-cultural environment with all levels of management
Detail oriented and can research and analyze material effectively with minimal supervision at times
A Bachelor’s Degree in analytical, technical, or international business or 1+ years’ experience in the area of Social Compliance is advantageous but not required.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of Higg Index, BHive, Conflict Minerals, CDP, Scope 1-3, Supply Shift, BCI, Nirapon, Docusign, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Support Compliance for both OJG and customer requirements, including our suppliers
Assist in managing independent 3rd party audits at 150+ factories and/or mills
Primary contact for GRS transactions and certificates from Tier 1 and tier 2 facilities and from OJG to the customer we sell to
Ability to research and evaluate the impact of pending legislation on OJG and work on a plan to ensure we are adhering to requirements
Represent the OJG Compliance Department as a key liaison with vendors/suppliers. This includes conflict resolution, clarity, and partnering to ensure violations have been fixed
Validate completion of the HIGG Index self-assessments annually and verification audits (every 24 months) and other eco-friendly initiatives at factories and mills
Assist with organizing efforts/projects designed to reduce OJG’s carbon footprint
Contribute to various annual filings: CDP, Supply Shift THESIS, UN Global Compact, Conflict Minerals, etc.
Generate the quarterly “Health of the Factory” and “Health of the Mill” reports and work with Production to identify any adjustments to the schedules
Facilitate registration of tier 2 facilities with BHive and monitor the platform for current wastewater reports, Higg info and perpetual chemical inventory
Assist in charity and volunteer efforts for OJG Impact Days