Senior Manager, Ethics, Compliance & Responsible Sourcing

Cole Haan became an independently owned company again in 2013 and is growing rapidly in the US and abroad. We have earned a unique leadership position in the marketplace as a pioneer of goods that are as functional and versatile as they are crafted - most notably through our ZerøGrand and GrandSeries products. We are reinventing the world of modern footwear, handbags and accessories for consumers who seek style, versatility, and innovative comfortable function in their products.

The company’s worldwide headquarters is in Greenland, NH, with offices in New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Amsterdam, Dubai and sourcing offices in Asia. Cole Haan is sold in more than 600 retail stores globally, digital platforms around the world and within our department store and specialty retail partners.

We seek hard-working team members who are entrepreneurial-minded, solutions-oriented who accept and own accountability, model integrity, value individuality and diversity, encourage teamwork and inspire creativity.

TITLE: Senior Manager, Ethics Compliance & Responsible Sourcing

JOB MISSION:

The Senior Manager, Ethics Compliance & Responsible Sourcing will report to the SVP, Legal, Human Resources & General Counsel and will be responsible for managing and advancing the company's global compliance, ethics, governance, responsible sourcing, and supply chain traceability programs. This role partners closely with the Director Health, Safety, Security and Corporate Responsibility, who leads ESG and sustainability, as well as Legal, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Finance, and other stakeholders to support high standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

The Senior Manager will implement and continuously improve programs focused on ethical conduct, responsible sourcing, supply chain traceability, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation. This role will help protect the company's reputation, strengthen consumer and stakeholder trust, and maintain compliance with evolving global laws, regulations, and industry expectations.

This is a hands-on, operationally involved role. The Senior Manager turns strategy and regulatory requirements into working processes, tools, and day-to-day practices, and leads change initiatives from design through implementation and adoption. The ideal candidate is as comfortable drafting a procedure, mapping a supplier process, or running a training session as preparing materials for senior leadership.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ethics & Corporate Compliance

• Lead the hands-on implementation and continuous improvement of the company's global ethics and compliance framework.
• Administer and periodically review the Code of Conduct and related compliance policies.
• Run ethics reporting processes, investigations governance, and whistleblower mechanisms day to day, in partnership with Human Resources and Legal.

Governance & Risk Management

• Manage ethics and compliance governance processes and support accountability frameworks aligned with enterprise objectives
• Prepare materials and analyses for executive and Board reporting related to ethics, compliance, and governance matters
• Develop, maintain, and implement policies, controls, and management systems that support regulatory compliance and effective risk management
• Track emerging compliance risks and partner with Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Legal teams to assess them and implement mitigation actions
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance program effectiveness, and act on the results

Supply Chain Traceability & Responsible Sourcing

• Manage the implementation of the company's traceability strategy across raw materials, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and finished goods
• Develop and implement systems, processes, and initiatives that improve material traceability, product authenticity, and supply chain transparency
• Manage supplier compliance programs covering environmental practices, labor standards, human rights, ethical conduct, and responsible sourcing
• Implement supplier due diligence and monitoring processes to identify and address risks within the supply chain, including follow-up on findings and remediation with suppliers
• Partner with Sourcing, Procurement, and Operations teams to strengthen supplier accountability and compliance performance

Regulatory Compliance & Policy Management

• Maintain awareness of global regulatory developments impacting consumer products, sourcing, trade, labor, and product stewardship
• Translate regulatory requirements into actionable company policies and procedures, and lead their rollout across the business
• Partner with Legal and functional leaders to ensure compliance programs remain current and effective
• Plan and conduct compliance assessments and audits, and drive corrective action plans and remediation efforts through to closure
• Manage day-to-day relationships with external auditors, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies as appropriate

Training, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness

• Promote a strong culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and compliance across all levels of the organization
• Develop and personally deliver engaging compliance and ethics training, communications, and awareness programs for employees, leaders, suppliers, and business partners globally
• Advise leaders and employees on compliance-related matters and ethical decision-making
• Build cross-functional partnerships that strengthen organizational ownership of compliance and governance objectives

Leadership Competencies

• Ethics & Integrity
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• Supply Chain Traceability
• Responsible Sourcing
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Program Management
• Influencing & Collaboration
• Stakeholder Communication
• Change Management & Implementation
• Hands-on Execution
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement

Success Measures

• Strengthened ethics and compliance culture, with high levels of employee awareness and engagement
• Improved supply chain traceability and supplier compliance performance
• Enhanced governance and risk management capabilities
• Successful completion of compliance audits and regulatory reviews
• Corrective actions from audits and supplier assessments closed within agreed timelines
• Reduced compliance and reputational risk exposure
• Increased transparency and accountability throughout global operations
• Effective implementation of responsible sourcing and compliance programs, with new processes and controls adopted across functions
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Sustainability, Public Policy, Risk Management, or a related field required; advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in ethics, compliance, governance, internal audit, responsible sourcing, regulatory affairs, or related functions
• Experience within a consumer product, footwear, apparel, retail, manufacturing, or global sourcing environment preferred
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, supplier compliance, supply chain transparency, and risk management
• Proven track record of hands-on implementation: has personally rolled out compliance, responsible sourcing, or supplier compliance programs, processes, or systems and driven their adoption across functions
• Working knowledge of responsible sourcing standards and familiarity with ESG frameworks
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership and working with external auditors, certification organizations, or regulatory agencies
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, manage complex programs, and deliver results in a global organization
• Pragmatic, execution-focused working style; comfortable moving between senior leadership discussions and operational detail

This position is not available to be performed in Colorado.