Vendor Compliance Manager

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

12h

About The Position

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success. The Vendor Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s global ethical sourcing and social compliance programs across all apparel manufacturing partners. This role ensures that suppliers meet the company’s standards for labor practices, human rights, workplace safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical business conduct. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader who can balance risk mitigation with strong vendor partnerships while ensuring alignment with brand values and global regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Sustainability, or equivalent years of experience preferred
7+ years of experience in social compliance, ethical sourcing, or global supply chain compliance within the apparel or consumer goods industry.
Experience managing global factory audit programs across Asia and/or Central America.
Strong understanding of labor standards, human rights frameworks, and ESG reporting
Strong knowledge of ILO conventions, SMETA, WRAP, SA8000, BSCI audit frameworks, Modern Slavery legislation and forced labor prevention
Experience with compliance management software platforms.
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and continuously improve the company’s global Social Compliance and Ethical Sourcing strategy.
Maintain and update the Vendor Code of Conduct in alignment with international standards (ILO, UN Guiding Principles, etc.).
Establish policies, SOPs, KPIs, and governance frameworks for vendor compliance.
Oversee factory audit programs (initial, annual, follow-up, and unannounced audits).
Manage third-party audit firms and ensure quality and consistency of assessments.
Analyze audit findings, identify systemic risks, and implement corrective action plans (CAPs).
Escalate critical issues (e.g., forced labor, child labor, harassment, wage violations) and drive timely resolution.
Partner with Sourcing, Production, Legal, Sustainability, and Finance teams to embed compliance requirements into vendor selection and performance evaluation.
Support onboarding of new factories with compliance readiness assessments.
Monitor evolving global regulations (e.g., UFLPA, Modern Slavery Acts, EU CSDDD) and ensure proactive compliance
Drive supplier education and capacity-building initiatives to improve working conditions.
Track and report compliance metrics to executive leadership and Board (as applicable).
Maintain accurate documentation and digital compliance systems.