Sustainability Specialist

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

This role oversees the factory social responsibility program for Brand Managed vendors, with ownership in managing remediation and capacity building at factories to impact long-term improvements. The position promotes awareness of Williams Sonoma’s social compliance program expectations to Brand Merchants, vendor local country teams, and factories through regular trainings and communications. It involves building effective relationships with external and internal business partners to optimize and sustain the supply chain across the region. The role also supports the social impact manager with the implementation of worker wellbeing programs in the market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Studies or a related field
2 years or above experience in the field of social responsibility either at an audit firm or a retailer (auditing, developing or enforcing implementation)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong information-seeking skills and a drive to make things happen
Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas and develop effective responses or elevate to higher management
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
Ability to network, influence, and utilize internal and external resources
Fluency in English & Vietnamese
Proficiency in Windows XP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel , and Access

Nice To Haves

Embodies the highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
A true passion for Corporate Social Responsibility
Maintains a global perspective and is culturally sensitive and aware.
Influences key members of an organization at all levels.
Possesses a personalize engaging style with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrates a creative, energetic and motivated spirit.

Responsibilities

Execute WSI’s social responsibility program across vendor and factories
Monitor and manage factory remediation plans and provide the expertise and support needed to enable sustained improvements
Ensure vendors meet social compliance and worker wellbeing goals
Delivery of key training to factories and local country teams to increase education and awareness on WSI social responsibility protocols and expectations
Build effective relationships with in-country office teams to solicit their commitment and support to impact improvements at partner factories
Act as a local law expert for factories and in-country teams to provide guidance and direction on adhering to the local law requirements
Research and recommend CSR best practices within the industry/region to share with factories as well as internally to continuously improve WSI social responsibility program
Escalate potential crisis situations to management, as appropriate
Manage regular reporting requirements as directed by management

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series