Associate, Global Compliance

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Position Summary:  The Associate, Global Compliance supports the execution of Centric Brands' licensor and customer social compliance programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Compliance, this role manages the factory audit and remediation process—from reviewing third-party audit reports and recording findings in our compliance platform (Inspectorio), to working with suppliers on corrective action plans in a timely manner and communicating with licensors and retail partners with compliance status updates.

This is a detail-intensive, relationship-facing role that sits at the intersection of supplier and customer engagement, data management, and responsible sourcing. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, timely communication with key stakeholders, and effective partnership to support business priorities. The ideal candidate operates with accuracy, manages multiple priorities, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Work Schedule: This position is based in Greensboro, NC and follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays. This schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Review third-party social compliance audit reports and accurately record findings in Inspectorio, our compliance management platform.
• Conduct audit equivalency by matching third-party audit non-compliances with Centric Brands' factory risk ratings.
• Engage with suppliers to remediate non-compliance findings by sharing instructions and expectations, collecting evidence, tracking progress, and closing corrective action plans (CAPs) within required timeframes.
• Monitor audit expiration dates to ensure continuous compliance across the supply chain.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for licensors and retail partners on social compliance queries and status updates.
• Partner closely with internal teams across sourcing, production, operations, and other cross-functional business partners to resolve compliance-related questions, align on priorities, and escalate high-risk issues to senior leadership as needed.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, data quality improvement efforts, development of training materials, and other business initiatives.
• Stay current on industry developments in human rights due diligence and emerging compliance risks relevant to Centric Brands' sourcing footprint.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to support effective communication, collaboration, and execution of compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Sustainability, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or another related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a corporate setting, preferably within a large, multinational organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with internal teams, suppliers, licensors, and retail partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; able to maintain high data quality under pressure and across high volumes of information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and meet turnaround deadlines.
• Fast learner with demonstrated ability to get up to speed quickly on new technology platforms and business processes.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working with a degree of autonomy.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships across functions and effectively partner with stakeholders in a team-oriented environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of international labor standards and responsible sourcing frameworks (preferred).
• Experience working with factory audit reports in the apparel industry or another global supply chain environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with audit platforms and compliance management systems such as amfori, SEDEX, SLCP, or Worldly (preferred).

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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