Compliance Specialist – Apparel Supply Chain

About the role

The team is seeking an on‑site Compliance Specialist to lead verification, traceability and brand‑protection projects across garment factories in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and India. You will ensure strict adherence to customer policies on outsourcing, supply‑chain transparency and intellectual‑property protection.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct on‑site inspections of approved factories and subcontractors, verifying the full production process from yarn receipt to packing.
• Perform supply‑chain mapping and cotton traceability reviews, checking purchase orders, invoices, customs and payment documents.
• Execute brand‑protection audits, including cut‑to‑ship data verification, leftover inventory control and destruction validation.
• Carry out regular social‑responsibility audits, identify compliance risks, issue assessment reports and track corrective‑action plans to closure.

Required profile

• Solid experience in the apparel industry, familiar with sweater, knit and woven garment production workflows.
• Background in merchandising, production management or quality management is highly preferred.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; additional language skills (Vietnamese, Cambodian, Cantonese or Mandarin) are a strong plus.
• Independent, proactive, detail‑oriented and capable of handling long‑term on‑site assignments in Southeast Asia.

Required skills