Senior Sustainability and Compliance Specialist

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.

Work arrangement
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