compliance auditor & compliance specialist
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Compliance Auditor & Compliance Specialist base in Hong KongTRANSCRIPT
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Our Client
Our client is one of the largest US based contractmanufacturers, importers, and distributors of apparel,including men’s women’s and children’s apparel. Thecompany was founded in 1970 and is based in Columbus,Ohio. They have grown from a cottage industry to a globalforce in apparel sourcing and manufacturing. They havemanufacturing operations and joint ventures in more than adozen countries including China, Israel, Mexico, and SriLanka.
About the role
Position : Compliance Auditor
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:•Schedule assigned audit visit
•Conduct annual integrated compliance monitoring visit and physical audits in the factories producing company brands goods in the region.
•Responsible for the early identification of potential problems and timely resolution through the implementation of appropriate courses of action.
•Maintain pending status report to satisfactory conclusions for all pending issues.
•Ensure submission of all audit reports in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
•Communicate company brands compliance programs, policies and procedures to suppliers and factories to ensure the proper understanding and compliance of the programs, policies & procedures.
•Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements•Diploma or higher in garment technology or related field.
•At least 6 years experience in the garment field (sourcing or quality assurance) or compliance field (code of conduct).
•Extensive factory experience in the region preferred.
•Experience in non apparel products will be an added advantage
•Tenacity and persistency with good follow through skill
•Able to handle fast-paced environment and tight deadlines
•Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment
Requirements•Able to listen, question and sniff a potential problem
•Strong problem solving and decision making skills
•Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Putonghua.
•Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to resolve conflict
•Work independently, proactive and a self starter.
•PC Literate in Email, Words and Excel
•Extensive travelling (Mainly PRC and South East Asian countries)
About the role
Position : Compliance Specialist
Industry : Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Hong Kong
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:•Coordinate and monitor the end-to-end Corrective Action Plan (CAP) status for all suppliers in the Far East region
•Collect and review CAP from suppliers following the Integrated Compliance Monitoring visit to ensure they are completed timely and properly.
•Follow up with the suppliers on the Corrective Action Plans status until case is closed.
•Collect, prepare and distribute relevant information and/or analysis reports to relevant parties; Conduct analysis on supplier performance in a timely and accurate manner
•Conduct ad-hoc and follow up visits to factories to ensure the CAP is properly executed
•Perform compliance related duties as assigned.
Requirements
•Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline
•2 to 4 years’ relevant experience in a sizeable organization, preferably in Garment buying office/garment industry
•Good knowledge of Code of Conduct, other Brands’ compliance requirements in the region
•Factory and manufacturing experience in the region preferred
Requirements
•Strong Communications skills and Analytical skills
•Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, Access)
•Good team player; customer orientation
•Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese/Mandarin
•Process driven; Able to attend to details
•Occasional Travel required
Where?
Living & Working in Hong Kong
Working conditions and lifestyle :
In terms of the general Hong Kong work environment, Hong Kong is regarded as the gateway into the China market has advantages of business transparency and rule of law. Many multi-national and local companies having their head office here, with the manufacturing and back-office functions located over the border in places like Shenzhen.
Most Western executives who work in Hong Kong will notice several changes to their working environment. You will find working week is longer- 50 hours a week is not exception. Although English is usually spoken, most local staff will communicate with each other in Cantonese and there will be some cultural sensitivity to be mindful of.
Living & Working in Hong KongThe cost of living in Hong Kong is reasonably high, with housing rental or purchase being the main expense, with food and entertainment less so, and transportation surprisingly cheap. The dominant religions are Buddhism and Taoism, although there are many other religions represented in Hong Kong, including Christianity, Catholicism, and Ancestor Worship.
Hong Kong occupies a leading position in terms of telecommunications, and the infrastructure is both sophisticated and varied. Both Chinese (usually Cantonese) and English are used widely, with most official documents now printed in both, and there are a number of English language dailies in circulation, including the Asian Wall Street Journal, the Eastern Express, the Hong Kong Standard, International Herald Tribune, and the South China Morning Post.
The more popular pursuits include horse racing, golf, water sports, and various contact sports such as football and rugby. The crime rate is generally low.
Living & Working in Hong Kong
Hong Kong economy: Statistics
GDP - real growth rate:5.7% (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 43 -2.8% (2009 est.) 2.2% (2008 est.)
GDP - real growth rate country ranks ] GDP - per capita:$45,600 (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 12 $43,400 (2009 est.) $44,800 (2008 est.) note: data are in 2010 US dollars
Labor force:3.7 million (2009 est.) country comparison to the world: 92
Labor force country ranks ] Labor force - by occupation:manufacturing: 6.1% construction: 1.9% wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels: 42.9% financing, insurance, and real estate: 21.4% transport and communications: 7.9% community and social services: 19.7% note: above data exclude public sector (2008 est.)
Unemployment rate:4.6% (2010 est.) country comparison to the world: 44 5.2% (2009 est.)
We based the above analysis from: http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/hong-kong/
Interested?
Our client offers competitive and comprehensive remuneration package with
relocation benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Interested candidates are highly encouraged to email their application in a word
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