Supplier Compliance Manager

Join our Asia Pacific Operation Office Ningbo at Helen of Troy as a Supplier Compliance Manager and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands, including our 8 leadership brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Vicks, Braun, Honeywell, PUR, Hot Tools, Drybar. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

Look around you at home, and you'll find us everywhere: In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a need challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position is the function owner to oversee the Supplier Compliance Management process of all Product Suppliers under HOT-APO, across all Product Categories, and manage capability building for targeted suppliers for all the business units.

Product categories: Health & Home products, Houseware’s products and Beauty products Supplier base: China, Vietnam, Taiwan and other Asia Pacific countries What you will be doing: In supporting the social responsibility capacity building strategy, to define and implement the detailed work processes, to drive for continuous improvement.

Harmonize the supplier social compliance capacity building management strategy & framework across BUs Liaison with and 3rd party consultancy firms and industrial best practice institutes.

In-charge and manage the operations of APO Supplier Compliance Management Team, with operational responsibility covers, Lead supplier improvement/capacity building team to collaborate internally across functions on goals/strategies setting and program planning. Define, develop and lead SR capacity building program to address country/industry-specific risks and support business growth globally.

Proactively work with cross functional internal teams (e.g., Global Human Rights & Communities, Policy, Product, PR, Legal, etc.) to enhance and evolve programs to drive measurable improvements on process efficiency and effectiveness. Acts as a change agent by influencing targeted supplier management behaviour to improve working conditions.

Provide onsite and other tech/data support in evaluating and monitoring supplier’s SR performance or validate participated improvement programs efficacy. Collaborate with external partners (e.g.BSR HER project) to ensure that SR capacity building initiatives are well-integrated within the overall SR/business strategies. Primary global point of contact for supplier improvement/capacity building programs.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in project management or equivalent. Knowledge and experience in CSR management standards, e.g.

EICC, ISO14001, QC08000, OHSAS18001, BSCI, SEDEX, . . . 10+ years of experience driving ethical/responsible sourcing within global supply chains and/or operations. 4+ years of experience in global program or project management Experience and proficiency in project/program management as it relates to human rights, labor practices, supplier capacity building and worker well-being.

Expertise in regional and international labor standards (e.g., ILO) Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to analyze and propose data-driven solutions Effective problem-solving skills to lead and influence others to drive change Experience in working with prominent international brands Proven track record in team management Ability to work in highly competing industrial environment, with strong desire to WIN ; Ability to drive and lead changes Strong personal leadership & be self-initiative; strong analytical, problem solving, coaching, interpersonal & communication skills Good presentation and reporting skill Written and Spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) #LI-DNI Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.