Senior Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist

Senior Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist London, England

UNIQLO
Full Time London, England 25659 - 39562 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Fast Retailing (FR) is a global company that operates multiple fashion brands including UNIQLO, GU, and Theory. As the world’s third-largest manufacturer and retailer of private-label apparel, the FR group offers high-quality, reasonably priced clothing by managing everything from procurement, design, and production to retail sales.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist who will report to the Supply Chain Sustainability Manager (EMEA). You will be based in our newly redesigned UNIQLO EU office in London.
You will work closely with the Supply Chain Labour Management team to deliver FR’s supply chain sustainability strategy and goals. You will be assisting in managing human rights due diligence activities and supporting global initiatives.
What you will be responsible for
  • Implementing human rights due diligence processes to address human rights risks in supply chains across the EMEA region, including managing FR’s audit cycle
  • Using FR’s audit system to input audit data, log information, follow up on improvement actions and identify risk patterns
  • Building strong relationships with the broader sourcing team, suppliers, and third-party partners to support the delivery of FR’s human rights due diligence processes
  • Creating reports, presentations and updates for the SSC (store support centre) and regional teams
  • Supporting external reporting for FR’s website, annual reports, and other reporting as required
  • Supporting marketing, communication and community activities related to sustainability at both corporate and local levels
  • Responding to internal and external requests for information about supply chains.
  • Building knowledge on ethical trade and human rights issues, EU legislation and training internal teams
  • Supporting strategic projects and workstreams, for example, FR’s grievance mechanism and responsible purchasing practice etc
  • Contributing ideas and feedback to continually develop FR’s operations
  • Completing administrative tasks when required
Candidate’s Profile
Experience
  • 3-4 years of experience in labour and human rights, ethical trade in supply chain or related field
  • Experience within a fashion retail company or sustainability consultancy is preferred, but not essential
Skills
  • Social compliance skills are preferred, but not essential
  • Fluent in English and any additional language(s) would be a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to interact and work effectively at all levels within the business
  • Strong time management skills
  • Research skills and ability to collate data and information for accurate reporting
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify risks
Attributes
  • Great attention to detail
  • Culturally sensitive when working with people from different backgrounds
  • Willingness to travel for work, at least 2 times a month to production countries, including Italy, Turkey, Peru and Asia
What we can offer you
  • 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Staff Discount 30%
  • Global Profit Share Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private Medical Care
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Travel to work loan scheme
Additional Benefits
  • Tea and coffee provided
  • Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Seasonal Sample Sales
  • Volunteer Day – twice a year
  • Great Location - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms
Fast Retailing (FR) is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or background.
We take data protection very seriously and understand the importance of protecting your privacy and Personal Information. For the recruitment process, you can find the applicable privacy policy on our site: https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/privacy/eurecruitment.html
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Senior Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist
UNIQLO

www.uniqlo.com
Yamaguchi, Japan
Tadashi Yanai
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
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