Manager, Responsible Sourcing Operations

The Manager is responsible for the management of a team consisting of both Assurance and Advancement associates in South Asia. The individual in this role is primarily responsible for team management and regional specific management across both S&R supply chain programs and the factory compliance programs. This includes proactive communication to internal and external stakeholders and quality assurance of team activities related to these areas of work. The leader in this position defines, oversees, guides, and supports the team during the execution of annual workplans in support of overarching compliance and S&R strategies. The Manager will also be responsible for recruiting, managing and development regional staff. People responsibility of this leader includes: 1 Senior Responsible Sourcing Operations Assurance; 1 Senior Responsible Sourcing Operations Advancement; 1 Responsible Sourcing Operations Advancement Country coverage of this leader includes: Bangladesh; India, Pakistan Factory coverage of this leader includes: Responsible for oversight of VF Direct Sourced Tier-1, subcontractor, and Tier-2 factories across Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

Factory Compliance Collaborates with S&R Data Team to develop, adjust and assign an annual and quarterly audit plan for the region to internal auditors or 3rd party auditors.   Oversee the integration of industry audit reports, including SLCP and BetterWork, into VF's audit framework, and ensure their seamless upload into FFC. Works closely with S&R Data Team to ensure all performance metrics around audit completion, report quality, timely and accurate FFC updating are met.  Work closely with Sr. Manager, Global Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy to proactively analyze and interpret evolving regional or country-specific regulations, industry standards and best practices, providing strategic guidance to adapt compliance and sustainability strategies accordingly. Ensures that audit documentation and communications are aligned with guidelines provided by the Manager for Global Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy. Works closely with the Manager, Global Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy to determine spot-check schedule for self and team members to conduct shadow audits in respective country / region to ensure the consistency and quality of audits conducted by VF auditors and third parties. Oversees the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of auditor’s tasks including audit allocation with considerations including priority, location, and cost. Collaborates closely with Manager for Global Responsible Sourcing Operations Standards & Strategy to locally manage and enhance the effectiveness of industry initiatives (e.g., SLCP, Better Work), addressing risks proactively. Ensures the proper storage, organization, and retrieval of all compliance-related documentation, including audit reports, communication records, and training materials, in accordance with established protocols and data retention policies. Sustainable Operations Supports S&R program managers in scoping, planning, and setting targets for programs in the region, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational objectives. Shapes the data and information collection strategy for year-round program measurement. Supports S&R program mangers on finding suitable local service partners, e.g., requesting program proposal. Supports S&R program managers on developing and delivering training to factories as needed, providing local context where necessary. Identifies and develops effective risk management strategies to mitigate compliance and sustainability risks in the region. Provides guidance and direction to the team on S&R program implementation and improvement, including environmental sustainability, worker rights, worker and community development, safety, chemical management, traceability, and data collection. Ensures key S&R program milestones