Ethical Trade Assistant Manager

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  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Category: LipsyJob Description:Location | Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, LondonWorking style | HybridAbout the role:We are looking for a passionate individual to support and assist the continuous development of Next's Wholly Owned Brands (Lipsy, Love & Roses and Friends like These) global corporate responsibility strategy and to help improve the compliance of the supply chain sources. This will involve identifying issues, making decisions and reporting on the improvements required and aiding in action plans to achieve the required standards.Responsibilities:Auditing
  • Ensure that the new supplier onboarding and induction process is followed
  • Process New Site Requests (NSR) and factory self-assessments for inclusion in audit planning
  • Complete a risk analysis prior to auditing, based on factory self-assessment
  • Schedule audits and coordinate with the global team as needed.
  • Shadow auditors and train to complete and carry out audits independently.
  • Ensure that critical issues are clearly identified and communicated to the relevant supplier
  • Maintain the SCOP system with site and audit information
Code of Practice Process
  • Review COP auditing standards and processes for continuous improvement
  • Support suppliers/factories/product teams/global COP team with management of corrective action plans
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships
  • Support in the management of 'Cat 4-6' rated factories across the Wholly Owned Brands; liaising with relevant product teams and global COP team colleagues to ensure appropriate action is taken and internal records are maintained
  • Departmental admin support tasks
  • Participate in relevant project work which supports the company's ethical and corporate responsibility approach
  • Support in the onboarding of new Wholly Owned Brands - Ensuring a smooth transition of suppliers and factories into the business
Reports
  • Help to analyse contract assigning reports to track suppliers/buying teams who are not providing accurate supply chain information.
  • Update internal systems with COP systems with audit new factories and updated COP data.
  • Liaise with suppliers who have not assigned factories to contracts according to business requirements
  • Attend and contribute relevant updates to COP UK team meetings
  • Produce and manage supplier and factory analysis reporting for review with buying teams.
  • Create quarterly COP newsletters sharing business updates
Your Talent..
  • Demonstrates passion for ethical trading with an appreciation for compliance processes and practices
  • Able to travel throughout UK with potential overseas travel when required
  • Exceptional organisational skills and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal
  • Ability to adapt and prioritise a challenging workload
  • A natural problem solver
  • Able to work alone but enjoying to work in a team in different projects
  • Amiable, positive, professional, approachable and polite at all times
What we can do for you..
  • 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
  • We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
  • Digital GP Service for help at home
  • Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
  • Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
  • Bag a bargain at our sample sales
  • Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
  • Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
  • Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
  • Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & InclusionAt Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.WellbeingWe believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.About Us: Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that's bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she's ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she's commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.About the Team:
  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
  • Life assurance
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Annual Travel Card Loan
  • Sample Sales
  • Fantastic L&D opportunities
  • Flexi-Hour Scheme
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.

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