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This role works closely with suppliers and factories on-the-ground to drive corrective actions, deliver social compliance training, analyze program performance, and enhance ethical, sustainable, and legally compliant business practices.\nRole & Responsibilities\nAct as the expert and local representative on specific client assessment requirements and manage client’s risk monitoring program externally, including providing clear guidance for suppliers, responding to inquiries, regularly calibrating teams, and maintaining updated systems and documents.\nSupport daily operation to work closely and communicate with suppliers, vendors, and factories to ensure service delivery quality and timeline\nWork directly with factories to implement corrective actions, with a focus on de-escalating critical issues\nConduct social compliance webinar and on-site health and safety training per request\nConduct data reporting, analysis, and summary reports, such as performance reporting as required(e.g. Program Trends Analysis and supply chain scorecard)\nMaintain internal guidance, standard operating procedures and instructions that allow the global supply chain meets client expectations and SOW obligations.\nGather latest legal requirements on social compliance for the responsible region on the specific topics related to program’s requirements\nRegular onsite visiting to client’s factories per program’s need and prepare timely reports\nEstablish and support the development of feedback mechanism between Client and suppliers\nImprove overall program effectiveness and satisfy client expectation\nQualifications:\nExcellent written and verbal English and native speaker in local language\nA 4 year college degree;\n5+ years of social auditing/on-the-ground training experience in the Ethical Sourcing/Labor Compliance/Environmental monitoring arena either for a brand/retailer or service provider;\nGood Understanding of Ethical Sourcing/Labor Compliance/Social Compliance Requirements/environmental regulations in local level;\nAbsolute advantage of previous experience on specific matters , such as supply chain CSR risks, minimum wage reimbursement project;\nHigh level of integrity and honesty;\nAnalytical skills and ability to identify risk\nAbility to work independently;\nExtreme attention to detail and timeline\nAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information\nPro-active, self-starter with ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple projects across multiple stakeholders simultaneously, in a deadline-driven environment.\nStrong working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel\nAble to conduct regular factory visit traveling of 50% of the working time \nWho are LRQA?\nLRQA is a leading global assurance partner, combining deep industry expertise with innovative solutions to help organizations manage risk, improve performance, and drive sustainable growth.\nOperating in over 50 countries with a team of 2,500+ professionals, we support more than 60,000 clients worldwide through assurance, certification, cybersecurity, inspection, and training services. Our purpose is simple: to help businesses build a safer, more secure, and more sustainable future.\nWhat We Offer:\nJoin a global team where your expertise is valued and your development is supported. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements where applicable, a competitive salary aligned with the market, and a comprehensive benefits package.\nPre-Employment Checks\nIf you are successful in securing a role with us, we may carry out pre-employment checks, as permitted by local law, including verification of identity, right to work, employment history, education, and criminal records where applicable.\nThese checks are conducted by our trusted screening partner, Cfirst, in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Any personal data collected will be used solely for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as required.\nFor questions about the screening process, contact , For queries regarding your personal data, contact \nAt LRQA, we belive that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.\nWe belive the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.\nGuided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here.\nAll rights reserved. Terms of use. 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