Compliance Manager

Objectives of this position:
Support the Compliance and Sustainability (C&S) Director in the execution of Lidl HKs policies, project and work programs.
Act as a team leader for designated regions and drive Compliance and Sustainability in Lidl’s supply chain.

What will you do?
• Identify the areas of risk to Lidl HK in respect of working conditions and standards. Provide the C&S Director recommendations in respect of those risks based on legal obligations and Lidl’s Requirements.
• Liaise and keep an open communication channel with Lidl’s HQ as well as sourcing heads/directors, merchandisers and other interested parties at Lidl.
• Convey any problems and issues to all concerned parties immediately and liaise with the Compliance and Sustainability analyst to contribute to the C&S monthly report within agreed timelines.
• Manage and Lead a team of internal auditors (or compliance agents when applicable) to audit and guide Lidl’s supply chain factories into Compliance & Sustainability in accordance with Legal Standards/Obligations and Lidl’s Requirements
• Keep abreast on new Laws, Regulations, compliance initiatives, and communicate these with C&S Director, Sourcing and other relevant colleagues within Lidl as well as Lidl’s supply chain.
• Assess opportunities, risks and trends in current and new sourcing countries and contribute to timely updates of Country Profiles.
• Establish contacts, build relationship and actively engage with ILO, local NGO’s, Government bodies, industry associations and multi-stakeholder initiatives such as BW/ZDHC/ACCORD/Brand Collaborations etc. to further the goals and the transparency of the Lidl Compliance and Sustainability program.
• Identify needs, Develop Training, and Capacity Building for the C&S Team, Agents, Lidl colleagues as well as Suppliers/Factories.
• Support the C&S Director in driving and developing the overall CSR strategy for Lidl HK.