Vendor Compliance Manager

Vuori; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 117,700 - 151,410; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Vuori Discount

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

Vuori is seeking a Vendor Compliance Manager in Carlsbad, California, responsible for overseeing global ethical sourcing and social compliance programs across all apparel manufacturing partners.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 7 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills to balance risk and partnerships in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary range between $117,700 and $151,410, plus bonuses.

Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and generous discounts.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in social compliance or ethical sourcing in the apparel industry.
• Strong knowledge of ILO conventions and audit frameworks.
• Experience managing global factory audit programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the Social Compliance and Ethical Sourcing strategy.
• Oversee factory audit programs including unannounced audits.
• Monitor evolving global regulations for proactive compliance.

Skills

Social compliance

Ethical sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Compliance management software

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.

What you’ll get to do

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Our investment in you

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $117,700 per year – $151,410 per year. This role is bonus eligible.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.