Manager, Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy (Global Factory Compliance and Sustainability)

• Support the Sr. Manager, Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy by providing input, subject matter expertise, and data to inform VF’s compliance standards and strategic direction.
• Develop and maintain clear process flows and supporting documentation for both internal and external stakeholders, aligned with updates to the factory compliance program and risk framework.
• Create and manage comprehensive training resources and an annual training plan for the global Responsible Sourcing Operations team.
• Deliver training sessions on key topics such as compliance program updates, process changes, and knowledge-building initiatives.
• Ensure consistent global understanding and adherence to standardized compliance processes.
• Advise the Sr. Manager and other internal stakeholders on tools, assessment methodologies, policies, procedures, and audit-related incidents, especially in complex or nuanced situations requiring collaborative decision-making.

• Identify and evaluate 3rd party audit firms, industry programs, and brand audits for potential integration into VF’s compliance framework.
• Provide clear, data-driven recommendations that demonstrate how selected partners reduce risk, improve efficiency, or deliver cost savings.
• Proactively engage with 3rd party organizations, industry groups, and peer brands to:
• Stay current on trends and best practices that can strengthen VF’s internal compliance program.
• Collaborate on shared challenges and cross-brand initiatives.
• Enhance the integrity and quality of third-party audits, including auditor qualifications and program scope.
• Build trust in external audit processes and reduce compliance risk.
• Develop and implement a robust protocol for quality checks of 3rd party audit providers.
• Plan and maintain a schedule of shadow audits to monitor 3rd party performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating the shadow audit schedule with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with industry groups to promote audit harmonization across the sector, aiming to:
• Reduce audit fatigue for suppliers.
• Improve operational efficiency.
• Strengthen overall risk mitigation.
• Provide guidance to Responsible Sourcing Operations teams on 3rd party audit processes, management, and quality assurance.
• Liaise with the S&R Data Team to coordinate 3rd party audit scheduling, performance tracking, and quality reviews.

• Ensure proper storage, organization, and retrieval of all compliance-related documentation, including audit reports, communication records, and training materials, in accordance with established protocols and data retention policies.
• Assist the Regional Leaders in the process of selecting, onboarding, and providing ongoing education on compliance-related subjects and tasks.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to stay aware of changes, needs, challenges, and opportunities in VF.
• Support Sr. Manager, Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy on engagement with industry programs initiatives and benchmark with other brands.
• Regularly and proactively engage with internal stakeholders on KPIs, program updates, performance reporting, and supplier engagement.

• Collaborate with the S&R Data Team and the Sr. Manager, Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy to prepare and contribute to quarterly, monthly, and ad hoc compliance reports for Senior Leadership, Sourcing Teams, and other key stakeholders.
• Design and implement performance scorecards for 3rd party organizations, establishing clear evaluation criteria and communicating expectations to enable meaningful comparisons between projected and actual outcomes.
• Conduct regular spot checks on 3rd party audit reports to assess quality, consistency, and completeness in alignment with VF’s standards.
• Follow up with 3rd party providers to address discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.
• Support additional data analysis and reporting needs as they arise.

• What we expect you already know:

• 5+ years Corporate Social responsibility or Social Auditing experience or equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education.
• Minimum Degree Held: BA/BS in business/University graduate/Engineering.
• Subject Expert In: Law, Labor and Social Security, Health, Safety and Environmental auditing.
• Corporate responsibility, international business, apparel, or footwear experience preferred.
• Well-developed English language skills; reading, writing, and speaking; proficiency on other language than English a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Embodies the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
• Passion for Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainability.
• Ability to manage complex and conflicting interpersonal interactions with others, solve problems, make decisions, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from audit data and present those conclusions in a report format.
• Possesses excellent organizational and analytical skills and prioritize and successfully execute multiple tasks/projects.
• Ability to collaborate with peers and superiors while building relationships with individuals and organizations across the globe.
• Cross-Cultural competence for global collaboration.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a creative, energetic, and motivated spirit.
• Project Management for efficient execution.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking for complex challenges.

• Up to 15% of travel, including occasional international travel required.

• VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

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