Social and Product Compliance Consultant- Mumbai

Role

Social and Product Compliance Consultant (6-month contract)

Location

Mumbai - India

Who we are

Program Management

At ELEVATE, we offer a unique and impactful career journey designed to empower our teams to influence change. Join our team for a truly international experience. With 24+ offices globally (and still growing), you will have exposure to real issues that span the globe. Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will enable clients to meet the challenge of navigating risk across the value chain. Companies and organizations specifically outsource programs to us in order to leverage our world-class capabilities and reputation for innovation and quality execution, global research and in-depth expertise on the ground in key sourcing markets, and experience in sustainability strategy and shaping community investment initiatives.

Job overview at a glance

Our client is looking for a Social and Product Compliance Consultant in Mumbai to implement and manage assigned luxury/fashion Client’s social and ethical programs and provide on-site support to factories and sub-contractors in India. Appointed delegate also acts as local contact point for the client assigned project. This role will be in 6-month contract for 2-3 days per week and will be adjusted according to the business needs.

Who you are

Are you thrilled by the idea of working in a business that aims tackle the world’s biggest challenges? Do you want to work:

• on environmental, social and governance issues
• with an amazing team of like-minded creative thinkers
• in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• for some of the biggest and most forward-looking brands in the world

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation, review and improvement of the compliance program around social and ethical areas
• Formulate and draft the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to provide on-the-ground guidance to local factories on how to implement client program
• Undertake compliance assessments at factories & sub-contractors based on ELEVATE compliance assessment procedures and specific client expectations
• Improve overall program effectiveness and satisfy client expectation
• Act as the local contact for client assigned project and constantly report the status of the project and special issues

Qualifications

• Degree holder or above in any disciplines, textile/chemical engineering, garment technology is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• In-depth knowledge of hand-embroidery or textile
• 5+ years of program/account management experience, and knowledge in Ethical Sourcing/ Labor Compliance/ Environmental arena/Chemical compliance either for a brand/ consultancy / textile industry
• Experience in SLCP, ISO 14001 and a Higg verifier is absolutely an advantage
• Trackable record on implementation of social and chemical compliance projects
• Strong communication skills to present technical concepts across all levels within the organization
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently
• Good team player, capable of working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate “can-do” and flexible attitude
• An energetic, efficient, motivated self-starter
• Must possess strong work ethic and good client service skills to ensure effective and responsive client interaction (internal and external)
• Good data analytics skill and working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Immediate available is highly preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

ELEVATE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.

To learn more about career opportunities at ELEVATE, please visit our Careers Page here: https://www.elevatelimited.com/careers/

Updated: Jun 2022