Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children’s wear apparel and accessories industry. Haddad is the leading children’s wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi’s. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children’s wear company in the world.

Overview:

The Sustainable Manufacturing & Sourcing Assistant will monitor the development and performance of factories to minimize risk, drive supply chain compliance and uphold positive working conditions globally. The position requires a high attention to detail, accuracy, and clear communication with Licensors, coworkers, and global suppliers. In addition, the position requires someone with an interest in analytics as they pertain to the fashion industry including ongoing research and knowledge of sustainable practices in the supply chain and business efficiencies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist with the process of factory development, approval, monitoring and divest within the context of our licensors’ requirements
• Maintain records for approved factories, un-approved factories, performance ratings and non-compliance remediation. Update as required
• Consistently collect data from above records to track factory performance and support SM&S metrics
• Build positive relationships to regional peers in Sustainable Manufacturing & Sourcing to influence and ensure local implementation is consistent with expectations of the global program
• Keep current with licensor SM&S expectations, requirements, and ambitions, as well as prevailing trends in corporate social responsibility and legal requirements/expectations as it relates to social compliance
• Support SM&S obligations to retail customers such as Costco, Kohl’s, Foot Locker, Wal-Mart etc.
• Support SM&S obligations to external stakeholders and programs such as Fair Labor Association, Worker Rights Consortium, Conflict Minerals Reporting, Better Cotton Initiative, Better Work, and Sustainable Apparel Coalition
• Work cross-functionally to incorporate sustainability with our supply chain and daily operations to support our licensors’ goals/initiatives
• Track and maintain third party compliance invoices and bill accordingly
• Special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Prior internships in corporate social responsibility, supply chain management, industrial hygiene/safety, manufacturing/industrial engineering, sustainability or related field
• Knowledge of HSE and Labor regulations, environmental sustainability and energy concepts, production management systems, regulatory agencies, unions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers in Sourcing, Development and Production located both in same office and foreign countries
• Ability to work effectively with remote and multi-cultural team
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Application