Vendor Compliance Manager

The Vendor Compliance Manager is responsible for developing implementing and overseeing the companys global ethical sourcing and social compliance programs across all apparel manufacturing partners. This role ensures that suppliers meet the companys standards for labor practices human rights workplace safety environmental responsibility and ethical business conduct. 

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader who can balance risk mitigation with strong vendor partnerships while ensuring alignment with brand values and global regulatory requirements. 

What youll get to do:

• Develop and continuously improve the companys global Social Compliance and Ethical Sourcing strategy. 
• Maintain and update the Vendor Code of Conduct in alignment with international standards (ILO UN Guiding Principles etc.). 
• Establish policies SOPs KPIs and governance frameworks for vendor compliance. 
• Oversee factory audit programs (initial annual follow-up and unannounced audits). 
• Manage third-party audit firms and ensure quality and consistency of assessments. 
• Analyze audit findings identify systemic risks and implement corrective action plans (CAPs). 
• Escalate critical issues (e.g. forced labor child labor harassment wage violations) and drive timely resolution. 
• Partner with Sourcing Production Legal Sustainability and Finance teams to embed compliance requirements into vendor selection and performance evaluation. 
• Support onboarding of new factories with compliance readiness assessments. 
• Monitor evolving global regulations (e.g. UFLPA Modern Slavery Acts EU CSDDD) and ensure proactive compliance 
• Drive supplier education and capacity-building initiatives to improve working conditions. 
• Track and report compliance metrics to executive leadership and Board (as applicable). 
• Maintain accurate documentation and digital compliance systems. 

Qualifications :

Who you are:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain International Business Sustainability or equivalent years of experience preferred 
• 7 years of experience in social compliance ethical sourcing or global supply chain compliance within the apparel or consumer goods industry. 
• Experience managing global factory audit programs across Asia and/or Central America. 
• Strong understanding of labor standards human rights frameworks and ESG reporting  
• Strong knowledge of ILO conventions SMETA WRAP SA8000 BSCI audit frameworks Modern Slavery legislation and forced labor prevention 
• Experience with compliance management software platforms. 
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities. 

Additional Information :

Our investment in you: 

At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off 
• Wellness & Fitness benefits 

The salary range for this role is $117700 per year - $151410 per year. This role is bonus eligible. 

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time