Compliance and Sustainability Assistant

Compliance and Sustainability Assistant

• Location: IT Park, Cebu city (WFH but may transition to Hybrid next year)
• Shift Schedule: 3pm-12am
• Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking to fill a Sustainability and Compliance role to work within the Technical division of the business, providing sustainable credentials, support with regulations, and compliance of toys, clothing, furniture, and a variety of softlines and hardlines products.

The role will involve managing 6 key areas:

• Sustainability Roadmap
• Supplier Auditing
• Product Compliance
• Packaging Compliance
• Traceability Programme
• Marketplace Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sustainability initiatives, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, and ensure the key elements of the program are implemented appropriately.
• Instigate and manage new & existing sustainable certification standards.
• Ensure Personalisation Techniques comply with certification standards to complement and enhance products.
• Lead efforts to improve our environmental footprint.
• Oversee the auditing program including the prequalification of new supplier factories, ongoing auditing and monitoring of existing suppliers.
• Management and administration of databases and dashboards for reporting compliance and regulatory metrics.
• Devise and instigate supplier performance reviews.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and inspections to address compliance issues related to manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain management.
• Obtain and review relevant compliance documentation and maintain supply chain certifications.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and industry standards in UK, EU, US & Gulf States.
• Work with supply chain partners to implement and maintain sustainable product sourcing.
• Collate data for Digital Product Passports ensuring compliance with all necessary legal and regulatory requirements, including planning, scheduling, and tracking milestones and deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and manage compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulations, such as UKCA, CPSC, GCC, EUDR and more.
• Manage and maintain accreditations.
• Maintain and monitor supplier due diligence.
• Liaise with 3rd party regulatory associates and prepare necessary reports and documentation.
• Obtain and submit data to online regulatory portals.
• Support initiatives around supply chain mapping.
• Collate Declarations of Compliance for all product areas in line with relevant regulations.

We require:

• A passion for sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Ability to communicate confidently at all levels, with professionalism and commitment.
• High level of administration and team support ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and data management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail across all technical / compliance platforms.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Data gathering through supplier contact and building relationships with CSR peers.
• Keen attitude to diversifying and learning.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Communication skills and ability to effectively translate sustainability practices and regulatory requirements and across the business and supply base.

Beneficial attributes of interest but not essential:

• Experience with the key product areas relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of regulations within key product areas, eg Toys Safety Directive
• Knowledge or experience of traceability and chain of custody within the supply chain.
• Understanding of packaging waste regulations (plastics and paper).
• Knowledge or interest in social and environmental responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php25, Php40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Health insurance
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote