Supplier Compliance Analyst

Purpose

This position will be responsible for assisting in the development of and handling the day-to-day management and documentation of the supplier compliance steps of the supply chain process. This position will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Finance, and Legal (Company Compliance) as well as with our vendors and 3rd party inspection/audit firms to ensure our vendors are in compliance with F&D policies and procedures and industry standards and that all products and services meet the needs of our customers.

Essential Functions

• Develop and manage policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) relating to supplier compliance
• Monitor supplier performance and alert Merchandising team of any non-compliance, respond promptly to detected offenses, develop corrective action plans and report findings via established channels
• Administer the F&D Vendor Compliance Credit/Backcharge program
• Onboard new suppliers in accordance with F&D policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain risk assessments of supplier relationships and agreements
• Develop and utilize scorecards to track key vendor performance metrics
• Areas of focus will be on Supplier Risk Management and may include some or all of the following audits, inspections and activities to be performed by selected third parties:
• Social Compliance Audits
• Environmental Compliance Audits
• Factory Audits
• C-TPAT
• Container Loading Inspection
• Production and Pre-Shipment Inspection
• Product Testing
• Lab Testing, Certifications, Recordkeeping Procedures and Other Best Practices

Job Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing or Engineering preferred
• 1-3 years of relevant experience (preferably in retail)
• Knowledge of supplier qualification processes and supplier performance metrics preferred
• Understanding of statistical methods, quality tools and methodologies (i.e., QFD, CTQ, DFSS, SPC, AQP, FMEA, Control Plan) preferred
• Supplier Quality background and experience preferred
• Knowledge of integrated ERP systems and world-class supply chain practices preferred
• Must be analytical, detail oriented and highly organized
• Possess good process experience, judgment and the ability to recognize key problems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work cross-functionally within the company, as well as globally with suppliers
• Experience working with international vendors preferred
• Possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivated
• Thrive on challenging and rapidly changing environment
• Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Office Suite skills (especially Excel)
• Previous training in Six Sigma preferred

W orking Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• This position is salaried, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• Limited travel required travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally/frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.