Vendor Compliance Manager

Vendor Compliance Manager '47 Brand

LLC - 3.6

Westwood, MA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Document review (document control) Supplier management Labeling Writing skills Regulatory compliance Filing Qualitative analysis Research Mid-level 3 years Compliance management implementation Databases Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Presentation creation Productivity software Quantitative analysis Communication skills Cross-functional communication Supply chain collaboration Time management Full Job Description Vendor Compliance Manager The Vendor Compliance Manager will play a key role in driving the company's commitment to efficient operations. This position is responsible for identifying, reporting and tracking non-compliant products and suppliers according to set requirements and policies, while simultaneously managing the various requirements of customers. The goal is to reduce customer fines by analysis of issues driving non-compliance and working with appropriate teams to determine root cause, remedy and challenge charges, when necessary. General Develop and maintain policies and procedures for effectively meeting all relevant compliance business requirements Collaborate and communicate with relevant teams, partners, customers, etc… Communicate '47 and Customer compliance requirements to the following teams: Supply Chain leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Domestic Production, Purchasing, Distribution Centers, Accounting, and IT Work with ley stakeholders to mitigate chargebacks for non-compliance. Customer Compliance Documentation Access customer portals to retrieve and research relevant information on policies and procedures Maintain up-to-date files of all customers' Vendor Compliance (Routing, Supplier Compliance) manuals Assess the manuals, compare to current capabilities and document any discrepancies to support continuous improvement goals and chargeback reduction Communicate customer compliance requirements to relevant teams Customer Chargebacks Track customer chargebacks and work with Customer Service and Sales to mitigate chargebacks for non-compliance Access customer portals to retrieve and dispute chargebacks Create chargeback presentation for internal quarterly communications showing detail of non-compliance Work with internal and external partners to obtain information required to dispute invalid charges '47 Vendor Compliance Manual Maintain the '47 compliance manual with all teams in Supply Chain Work with key stakeholders across supply chain to keep the VCM compliant and up to date on '47 business practices' Update Yearly and send to all vendors a new version of the vendor compliance manual calling out changes and requiring vendor signature Support suppliers in their questions regarding '47 and customer compliance requirements' (ticketing, carton labeling, packaging, etc.) Work with internal teams and suppliers to identify compliance issues and solutions Work with Supply Teams to maintain supplier scorecards regarding vendor compliance performance Work with Purchasing and Logistic teams to Monitor incoming shipments to proactively ensure compliance against Vendor Compliance Manual requirements Manage chargebacks to suppliers for noncompliance '47 Product Testing Work with development teams in Headwear and Apparel to identify materials used in products and have tested with nominated laboratories to assure compliance with industry standards Maintain documentation and able to provide test reports when required Work with logistics team on E-Filing report needs '47 RFID Compliance Work with nominated RFID vendors making sure RFID needs are up to date and compliant with customer and industry standards Qualifications Bachelor's degree 3-5 years' experience in Vendor Compliance Strong writing and communication skills while being highly detailed oriented Must be able to gain and retain proficiency in procedures and documentation required by the company relevant to this department Demonstrated success in developing quantitative and qualitative analytical tools to assess compliance Excellent time management/project skills Ability to communicate results and to thrive in a fast-paced environment A self-starter able to work independently, leading and managing multiple projects High degree of flexibility; comfortable with small department Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and general database programs