LOCATION OF POSITION: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
REPORTING TO: Responsible Sourcing Manager
ABOUT YOUR ROLE:
This role exists to perform compliance audits and training at Kontoor's suppliers to ensure adherence to Kontoor's Terms of Engagement and Social and Environmental Goals.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Include but not limited to
- Contact factories and schedule audits efficiently in accordance with guidelines.
- Accept and execute audit assignments on time, accurately, and with integrity.
- Review third-party audit reports to determine factory compliance ratings and scores.
- Complete Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and update the Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC) database as required.
- Contribute to the development and periodic updates of factory compliance audit documents.
- Support the development and implementation of compliance and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, including worker well-being, energy and water conservation, wastewater discharge, and critical life safety.
- Develop and deliver training to vendors to promote best practices and continuous improvement in social compliance and CSR.
- Support factories in improving sustainability and social compliance performance through both on-site and off-site approaches.
- Identify and report potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
- Investigate and resolve alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and oversee corrective action plans to ensure issue resolution and prevention.
- Lead CSR and sustainability projects for Kontoor in Vietnam and Cambodia, and build capacity to support effective project execution.
WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
Include but not limited to
- Minimum 8 years of experience in factory compliance and sustainability.
- Solid knowledge of labor laws and social compliance requirements in Vietnam and Cambodia
- Experience in audit execution, CAP management, and compliance & CSR program support
- Good facilitation and training delivery skills
- Good project coordination and execution capability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across stakeholders
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Well-organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Fluent written English with working-level spoken communication, fluent in oral Khmer language is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
WORKING STYLE
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
- Positive and practical approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is an advantage
- Certifications such as SA8000, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 are a plus
- Higg FEM verifier qualification is an advantage
- Background in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Health & Safety is preferred
SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS ( if any)
Include but not limited to
- This role requires travel for 2–3 weeks per month, with non-travel periods based remotely.
