Vendor and ESG Compliance Manager

Kendra Scott•Austin, TX

About The Position

Kendra Scott is seeking a Vendor and ESG Compliance Manager to oversee social, environmental, and governance programs across its global supply chain. Reporting to the Director of Compliance, this role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company values. The manager oversees third-party audits, supplier due diligence, and certification programs, and contributes to the strategic development of human rights, responsible sourcing, and upstream traceability programs. The role serves as the sustainability subject matter expert, managing supplier compliance standards, ESG disclosures, state-level EPR reporting, and vendor risk and performance tracking. It also supports factory RJC certification, supply chain traceability, vendor and internal training, and partnerships with product development and marketing to expand sustainable product offerings. The manager monitors evolving global regulations and frameworks and assists the Sr. Manager with strategy and policy development for human rights, due diligence, responsible sourcing and production, and supply chain knowledge programs.

Requirements

BS/BA in environmental science or equivalent experience.
Experience working with vendors in the retail sector.
Working knowledge of social compliance guidelines.
Working knowledge of ESG and environmental regulations and programs.
Analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter who is innovative and has a knack for process improvement.
Ability to establish positive working relationships across the organization, with third-party service providers, and with vendors.
Passion for the brand and its core values: Family, Fashion, Philanthropy.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management software, QAD, Oracle, and Coupa.

Responsibilities

Act as the sustainability subject matter expert.
Oversee social compliance program standards to ensure suppliers meet ethical labor, human rights, and environmental requirements.
Manage and coordinate third-party social, environmental, and supply chain security (CPTAT) audits.
Analyze vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in sustainability practices.
Lead and support factory RJC certification processes, including gap assessments, corrective action plans, and ongoing monitoring.
Manage ESG reporting for mandatory disclosures.
Manage annual state-level EPR reporting.
Develop, recommend, and administer policies, procedures, and processes in support of company goals and operations, and implement and monitor compliance with approved policies and procedures.
Partner with product development and marketing to expand sustainable product offerings.
Perform AML and KYC due diligence checks on suppliers to mitigate financial and reputational risks.
Track, analyze, and report vendor compliance metrics, audit outcomes, and risk assessments to senior leadership, highlighting improvement areas and compliance trends.
Develop and lead company supply chain traceability and mapping efforts.
Develop and deliver training to vendors and internal teams on compliance policies, ethical sourcing standards, and audit requirements.
Stay current on global compliance regulations, ESG frameworks, and RJC standards to keep company policies aligned with evolving best practices.
Assist the Sr. Manager in leading strategy and policy development for human rights, due diligence, responsible sourcing and production, and upstream traceability programs such as Knowing Our Supply Chain.