Compliance Specialist

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Execute and continuously improve DFA’s internal social responsibility audit program aligned to Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and customer requirements
• Maintain standardized audit tools, site guidance, and preparation materials
• Plan annual audit scope and coordinate scheduling with manufacturing sites and audit firms
• Serve as the primary audit liaison for manufacturing locations
• Provide direct audit preparation and when applicable, onsite coordination support
• Track, analyze, and report audit findings and trends
• Guide sites in developing effective, sustainable corrective action plans (CAPAs)
• Review corrective actions and evidence for quality and audit defensibility and submit CAPA responses to customers and/or third parties
• Work cross-functionally to support customer relationships
• Provide defined execution support to the enterprise TPRM program
• Promote strong and effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Influence the work of others outside of direct authority to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met and issues and risks are communicated
• Maintain detailed management reports, analyses, and presentations by using computer programs (Microsoft Office 365 Word, PowerPoint & Excel) to create charts, graphs, and slides

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Undergraduate, internship, and/or work-related experiences in areas of auditing, compliance, regulatory, legal, or risk management preferred
• 2-5 years experience in compliance, auditing, certification, manufacturing or related experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Understands fundamental internal control practices
• Able to present a professional image to obtain the confidence, trust and cooperation of stakeholders involved
• Able to demonstrate integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values, including proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Able to simultaneously handle multiple assignments and prioritize work assignments to meet customer needs
• Able to multi-task in fast-paced environment and interact effectively to communicate on regulatory related matters or policy changes
• Able to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment, as well as work independently with minimum supervision
• Self-motivated and able to provide quality deliverables on time
• Able to analyze, problem solve, and implement change management
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office/Office 365 Suite
• Able to learn new technologies and processes in a changing environment
• Able to read, write, and speak English

Benefits

• Department will pay for industry certifications related to your job responsibilities
• Opportunities for career advancement within the department
• Collaborative working style within the Department and across the Cooperative
• Encourages creativity and ideas for process improvement
• Quarterly department (in person) team building activities
• Dedicated time for volunteering and community connection
• Work-life balance
• Supportive and compassionate co-workers

Pay

$62000-$75000/annually

Schedule

N/A