Digital Traceability Assurance Manager

About Us

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit driving a positive impact on climate change across the fashion and textile industry. It guides a growing community of brands, manufacturers, and farmers towards more purposeful production from the very start of the supply chain. By 2030, its goal is to guide the industry to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within fiber and raw material production. Its focus is holistic and interconnected, accelerating the adoption of practices that improve the state of our water, soil health, and biodiversity too. For real change to happen, everyone needs a clear path to a positive impact. That’s why Textile Exchange believes that approachable, step-by-step instruction paired with collective action can change the system to make preferred materials and fibers an accessible default, mobilizing leaders through attainable strategies, proven solutions, and a driven community.

Working at Textile Exchange

We work remotely with a team located in 20+ countries. We are a diverse group committed to harnessing the strengths of the global textile industry to accelerate change toward climate and other key environmental goals. We work collaboratively on important environmental issues around the world by working and interacting with farming groups, processors, brands, retailers, and environmental experts in the textile and fashion industries around the world. We offer an opportunity to join a cutting-edge global environmental nonprofit and to help strengthen the impact of our organization. Each Textile Exchange employee is offered a competitive compensation package with paid time off, a yearly bonus, opportunities for continuing education, and more.

Job Summary

The Digital Traceability Assurance Manager will report to the Standards Assurance Associate Director and will lead the strategic implementation of Textile Exchange’s dTrackit and eTrackit systems with Certification Bodies). The Manager will manage the Trackit Assurance Specialist and work closely with the stakeholder engagement team as well as members of the monitoring team, in particular the Document Review Specialist(s).

The role will combine experience in voluntary standards, certification, chain of custody and data/digital technology. This role will drive Textile Exchange’s Climate+ strategy by supporting the Integrity Solutions that enable the adoption of Preferred Fibers and Materials.

Full time, 40 hour a week position with flexible working schedule due to ability of remote/virtual work and collaboration with international team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design of business requirements and user implementation process of Trackit solutions and other digital technologies (e.g. related to ArcGIS, impact data, etc.) as well as future updates from a standards, assurance, and supply network perspective.

• Develop requirements of technical solutions required to support the CCS, such as eTrackit, dTrackit, and Physical and Digital Tracer Framework, from a standard/assurance context.

• Create documentation such as systems manuals, onboarding and training materials, and communications required for the implementation of eTrackit and dTrackit, with the support of the Standards Assurance Policy team.

• Support the Standards Assurance Monitoring team by collaboratively designing system updates that enable their team to better observe and analyze stakeholder performance.

• Guide implementation of our solutions for Certification Bodies and Certified Organizations.

• Support the training manager in preparation, curation and delivery of related training content and onboarding of Certification Bodies.

• Coordinate the implementation of data-related functions within the assurance team.

• Support the revision of assurance policies and procedures on topics related to data requirements and other assurance system reporting information.

• Review of Certification Body licensing contract clauses related to data and information requirements.

• Provide inputs to Standards & Assurance leadership to:

• Support risk management discussions to quantify and analyze data-related risks in the assurance risk register and identify appropriate risk treatment plans.

• Develop a support strategy to improve assurance stakeholder performance in meeting data and information reporting requirements.

• Ensure unified standard data requirements are properly reflected across assurance policies and procedures (e.g. conformity data, impact indicator data)

• Ensure adherence to Textile Exchange operational requirements related to data management practices.

• Support market monitoring activities, such as claims policy and trademark adherence, by both certified and non-certified entities.

• Advise on assurance for all chain of custody and traceability models (Textile Exchange standards, Impact incentives, etc.).

• Ensure consistency and pathways of progression between standards and other programs around chain of custody and assurance (e.g.: impact incentives, SFP, etc.).

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in sustainability standards system and certification (experience working with Textile Exchange standards or other members of the ISEAL Alliance a plus).

• Experience and knowledge of the chain of custody models and principles.

• Advanced technical knowledge and experience in data and digital technology program development/project implementation.

• Technical knowledge in supply chain management, textile and/or apparel sectors highly preferred.

• Advanced project management skills.

• A strong track record in achieving goals and objectives.

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and working across cultures as part of a global team.

• Strong influencer and solution finder.

• Ability to work independently, lead a cross-functional team, and collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Native-level proficiency in English, particularly for technical writing highly desired. Additional language(s) a plus.

Employment Package

• Full Time Position, 40 Hours a Week

• Location: Virtual/Remote

• Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000USD Dependent on experience

• Start Date: As Soon as Available

How to Apply

Please Apply Here:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Early application submission is strongly encouraged.

Textile Exchange is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.