Senior Manager, Ethics, Compliance & Responsible Sourcing

Cole Haan•Greenland, NH

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Ethics, Compliance & Responsible Sourcing reports to the SVP, Legal, Human Resources & General Counsel and manages and advances Cole Haan’s global compliance, ethics, governance, responsible sourcing, and supply chain traceability programs. The role partners with the Director Health, Safety, Security and Corporate Responsibility, as well as Legal, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Finance, and other stakeholders, to support integrity, transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance. This hands-on, operationally involved position implements and continuously improves programs for ethical conduct, responsible sourcing, supply chain traceability, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation. It translates strategy and regulatory requirements into processes, tools, and day-to-day practices, and leads change initiatives from design through implementation and adoption. The role includes operational execution as well as preparing materials for senior leadership. The position is not available to be performed in Colorado.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Sustainability, Public Policy, Risk Management, or a related field.
7–10 years of progressive experience in ethics, compliance, governance, internal audit, responsible sourcing, regulatory affairs, or related functions.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, supplier compliance, supply chain transparency, and risk management.
Proven hands-on experience rolling out compliance, responsible sourcing, or supplier compliance programs, processes, or systems and driving adoption across functions.
Working knowledge of responsible sourcing standards and familiarity with ESG frameworks.
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership and working with external auditors, certification organizations, or regulatory agencies.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, manage complex programs, and deliver results in a global organization.
Pragmatic, execution-focused working style and comfort moving between senior leadership discussions and operational detail.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant professional certification.
Experience in a consumer product, footwear, apparel, retail, manufacturing, or global sourcing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the global ethics and compliance framework.
Administer and periodically review the Code of Conduct and related compliance policies.
Run ethics reporting processes, investigations governance, and whistleblower mechanisms in partnership with Human Resources and Legal.
Manage ethics and compliance governance processes and support accountability frameworks aligned with enterprise objectives.
Prepare materials and analyses for executive and Board reporting on ethics, compliance, and governance.
Develop, maintain, and implement policies, controls, and management systems that support regulatory compliance and risk management.
Track emerging compliance risks and partner with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Legal to assess risks and implement mitigation actions.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance program effectiveness, and act on results.
Manage implementation of the traceability strategy across raw materials, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and finished goods.
Develop and implement systems, processes, and initiatives to improve material traceability, product authenticity, and supply chain transparency.
Manage supplier compliance programs covering environmental practices, labor standards, human rights, ethical conduct, and responsible sourcing.
Implement supplier due diligence and monitoring processes, including follow-up on findings and supplier remediation.
Partner with Sourcing, Procurement, and Operations to strengthen supplier accountability and compliance performance.
Monitor global regulatory developments affecting consumer products, sourcing, trade, labor, and product stewardship.
Translate regulatory requirements into actionable company policies and procedures, and lead their rollout across the business.
Partner with Legal and functional leaders to keep compliance programs current and effective.
Plan and conduct compliance assessments and audits, and drive corrective action plans and remediation through to closure.
Manage day-to-day relationships with external auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies as appropriate.
Promote a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and compliance throughout the organization.
Develop and personally deliver compliance and ethics training, communications, and awareness programs for employees, leaders, suppliers, and business partners globally.
Advise leaders and employees on compliance matters and ethical decision-making.
Build cross-functional partnerships that strengthen organizational ownership of compliance and governance objectives.