URBN is looking for a Social Responsibility Coordinator to help support our global business. In this exciting role, the Social Responsibility Coordinator will play a critical role in furthering URBN’s progress in the Social Responsibility space, working toward achieving URBN’s forward-looking CSR goals. The Social Responsibility Coordinator will help ensure URBN products are sourced responsibly, URBN’s suppliers are compliant with its Code of Conduct, and risk within the supply chain is mitigated. The Social Responsibility Coordinator will actively contribute to new, exciting initiatives in the Social Responsibility and Global Trade & Compliance space.
Role Responsibilities Support annual Social Compliance Audit program by reviewing third-party audits, and working directly with vendors on corrective action plansOrganize and maintain databases related to factories/auditsGather data to support reporting of key metrics to leadership teamAssist with internal and external communications related to social complianceAct as liaison between third party audit firms and vendorsMitigate forced labor risk through continuous improvement of social responsibility due diligence programAssist with implementation of vendor-facing human rights related initiativesSupport review of potential new vendors, to ensure alignment with URBN values and Vendor Code of Conduct; track Social Responsibility status of vendors being onboardedUpdate URBN’s Country Risk Assessment tool as neededAssist with Supply Chain Mapping initiatives by working closely with vendors to ensure responses are collected efficiently and effectivelyValidate data gathered in Supply Chain Mapping initiative using provided resourcesEngage with third-party compliance management system to ensure vendors are supported and assessment objectives are clearAssist in collection of vendor risk score data to be provided to internal teams; Leverage third-party systems to effectively collect data needed to assign risk scores to vendorsContribute ideas to maximize efficiencies and improve current due diligence programsContinuously monitor industry resources to stay up-to-speed on current events and legislation that affect social responsibility#LI-KD1
Role Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent, highly preferredAt least 1-2 years of experience in a Social Responsibility or human rights related role, preferably in the apparel and/or retail industryExtremely detail oriented with strong organizational skillsAbility to prioritize and manage own time and workloadStrong communicator with a flexible and adaptable approach to new challengesDemonstrated ability to effectively build relationships and collaborate across a global organizationA tendency to see opportunity for improvement whenever possible, and bring new, innovative ideas to the teamAbility to analyze information to drive business decisions, manage project plans and resources.Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing landscape, and adapt as neededHigh degree of proficiency with Google and MS Office Suite (Excel)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProactive, self-motivated, and strong team playerProven experience reviewing and analyzing Social Compliance audits, and understands relevant due diligence frameworksClear track record of successfully supporting a Social Responsibility teamA foundational knowledge of responsible sourcing, especially in the apparel industryGeneral understanding of Social Responsibility initiatives and organizations in the apparel/retail industries The PerksURBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO StatementURBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees. Options ApplyApplyShareSubmit a ReferralRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Not finding the perfect fit?
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