Global Sourcing Ops & Compliance Associate

Overview About PHOENIX PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app. About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com. Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before. Location Name New York Office Responsibilities POSITION OVERVIEW The Global Sourcing Operations & Compliance team is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Associate. In this role, the Associate will act as a key operational partner helping execute core compliance workstreams, drive vendor accountability across global suppliers, and advance corporate sustainability initiatives. This is an ideal role for an early-career professional with a strong interest in apparel manufacturing, ethical supply chain practices, and regulatory drivers in global trade. Key Responsibilities Social Compliance & Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Management Review third-party social compliance audit reports (e.g., SMETA, WRAP, SLCP) for tier-1 apparel factories and raw material suppliers. Evaluate facility risk, identify non-compliances, and partner with apparel manufacturers to track CAPs through to timely remediation. Data Management & Reporting Maintain centralized supply chain databases covering factory lists, audit scores, vendor performance scorecards, and mill compliance records. Analyze sourcing and compliance metrics to prepare actionable dashboards and weekly status reports for sourcing leadership. Support data collection and reporting for carbon emissions regulations, including California climate disclosures (SB 253/261) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates like CA SB 707. Vendor Relationship Management Serve as a point of contact for global vendors and manufacturing partners regarding compliance standards, onboarding requirements, and brand code-of-conduct adherence. Build strong working relationships with factory managers, agents, and local sourcing teams to ensure transparent communication. Operational Communications Draft clear operational advisories, vendor manuals, and training materials related to ethical sourcing standards and product compliance updates. Facilitate cross-functional communication between Sourcing, Production, Quality Assurance, and Legal teams to keep production timelines on schedule. Strategic Support Support the Director of Global Sourcing Operations & Compliance with executing ad-hoc operational tasks, industry benchmarking, and process optimizations. Required Experience & Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Retail Merchandising, Apparel & Textile Management, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Experience: 0-3 years of experience in retail sourcing, apparel production, compliance auditing, or supply chain sustainability (internship experience in retail or corporate responsibility is a plus). Organization: High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple moving deadlines in a fast-paced retail calendar. Data Literacy: Proficiency in Microso…

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