Compliance & Sustainability Associate

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Set up and populate Style Master Testing Chart with relevant style information each season across all product categories.
• Maintain chart with updates from internal and external partners: collating all testing information as well as revising with style additions, cancellations, and relevant design updates.
• Oversee communication with suppliers and test labs monitoring sample submission status, recording tracking numbers for samples sent, and pushing for report release dates and test results.
• Manage all incoming test reports, saving in a clear and accessible location as well as continually updating the Style Master Testing Chart with results.
• Initiate seasonal meetings with the Development team for early pre-testing of high-risk materials.
• Coordinate and track material testing followed by timely proto sample testing for high-risk items.
• Request finished samples for testing as needed, working with PO team to place Testing POs where applicable and within the correct time frame.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely sample submission and with labs for prompt report release dates.
• Complete test request forms for suppliers when and where necessary.
• Work cross functionally with the Production Department (PD) and Logistics teams to ensure timely testing and clearance of all products for successful weekly global releases.
• Communicate testing failures to respective PD team members, consulting with Legal and Buy teams when necessary and providing possible solutions in a timely manner to avoid adversely affecting global release.
• Work to remediate any failures with supplier and expedite re-testing for global market approval.
• Relay solutions and decisions to the respective PD team member and Compliance & Sustainability Manager ensuring all parties notified of conclusion.
• Support testing invoice approval.
• Grow into a key liaison between suppliers and test labs to facilitate the testing process (training suppliers, providing direction, resolving issues).
• Understand business needs and implement best practices including the refinement of the Compliance & Sustainability Team’s SOPs.
• Provide backup support for other members on the Compliance & Sustainability Team when required.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years professional experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in or related area preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have keen attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with a proactive working style.
• Excellent customer service skills, personable and positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in teams, seek input and drive solutions.
• Proficient PC skills especially excel.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000/year