Vendor and ESG Compliance Manager

We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.   

 
Position Overview   

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding compliance team! Reporting to the Director of Compliance, our Vendor and ESG Compliance Manager will oversee social, environmental, and governance (ESG) programs across the global supply chain to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and Kendra Scott’s values. The position manages third-party audits, supplier due diligence, and certification programs. This role contributes to the strategic development of the company’s human rights, responsible sourcing, and upstream traceability programs, ensuring Kendra Scott remains compliant, resilient, and aligned with evolving global best practices. 

Responsibilities:

• Act as the Sustainability subject matter expert.  

• Oversee social compliance program standards, ensuring suppliers meet ethical labor, human rights, and environmental requirements. 

• Manage and coordinate third-party audits (social, environmental, supply chain security(CPTAT))to verify vendor adherence to company and industry standards. Analyze vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in sustainability practices.  

• Lead and support factory RJC certification processes, including gap assessments, corrective action plans, and ongoing monitoring to maintain compliance and certification readiness. 

• Manage ESG reporting for mandatory disclosures. 

• Manage Annual state-level EPR reporting. 

• Develop, recommend, and administer policies, procedures, and processes in support of the company's goals and operations, in accordance with relevant legal parameters, and implement and monitor compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes. 

• Partner with product development and marketing to expand our sustainable product offerings. 

• Perform AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) due diligence checks on suppliers to mitigate financial and reputational risks. 

• Track, analyze, and report on vendor compliance metrics, audit outcomes, and risk assessments to senior leadership, highlighting areas of improvement and compliance trends. 

• Develop and lead company supply chain traceability/mapping efforts. 

• Develop and deliver training to vendors and internal teams on compliance policies, ethical sourcing standards, and audit requirements. 

• Stay current on global compliance regulations, ESG frameworks, and RJC standards to ensure company policies align with evolving best practices. 

• Assist Sr. Manager in leading strategy and policy development of Kendra Scott’s human rights, due diligence, responsible sourcing and production, and upstream traceability programs such as Knowing Our Supply Chain. 

Our Ideal Candidate will have: 

• BS/BA in environmental science or equivalent experience. 

• Experience working with vendors in the retail sector. 

• Previous experience utilizing Product Lifecycle Management software, QAD, Oracle, and Coupa. 

• Working knowledge of social compliance guidelines. 

• Working knowledge of ESG and environmental regulations and programs. 

• Analytical with strong attention to detail. 

• Strong written and verbal communication. 

• Self-starter that is innovative with a knack for process improvement. 

• Ability to establish positive working relationships across the organization, third-party service providers, and vendor base. 

• Passion for the brand and its core values: Family, Fashion, Philanthropy. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.