Teaser:
Building a family of brands, for the world to love, generation after generation
Description:
Pentland Brands was founded in the 1930's in Liverpool by the current CEO's grandparents. It started life as a small shoe business and has grown into the UK's leading global brand management group in sports, outdoor and fashion. Pentland Brands owns the following brands globally: Speedo, Canterbury of New Zealand, Ellesse, Berghaus, Brasher, Red or Dead, Mitre, PROSTAR, Kangaroos and Boxfresh; and is also the global licensee for Lacoste and Ted Baker footwear.
Pentland Brands is part of Pentland Group plc which was publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange until 1999, but was then taken private by the Rubin family. The Group is now privately owned in the UK by the Rubin family. Pentland is also the majority owner of JD Sports Fashion plc which operates over 800 sports, fashion and outdoor stores in Europe. We sell our products in over 190 countries and globally employ 16,000 people.
Pentland Brand’s Headquarters in Finchley, North London was awarded best corporate workplace in the UK on completion in 2003, and in 2008 we were voted the best family business in the UK by the Institute of Family Businesses. Pentland has also won 4 Queen’s Awards for innovation and export.
Most recently we were also recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2012 by Great Place to Work®. Pentland Brands was the only fashion or outdoor business to make this year’s list and, at number 16, is ranked higher than any other sports company.
Our culture is people centred, and the work environment reflects and supports this. The Pentland values are at the heart of what we do and how we interact with the world around us.
Key Purpose of Job:
To manage licensees’ contractual elements of compliance within CR related areas of Ethical Trade & Restricted Substances Management
Current brand responsibility reach: Boxfresh, Canterbury, Ellesse, KangeROOS, Kickers, Red or Dead
Responsibilities
Coordinate communication of policy, management process & information sharing between brands & their licensees
Coordinate the management of each licensee partner’s compliance with Pentland’s policy requirements relating to Supply Chain Transparency, Ethical Trade & Restricted Substances Management, in line with the terms of the license agreement
To understand & manage licensee factory visibility, audit cycles & improvement plans via our cloud-based Ethical Trade Management system, Fair Factories Clearinghouse
Record & report on licensee’s factory improvement performance via FFC
Provide licensees with regular factory improvement timetables and progress implementation of required improvements
Tailor management style to best suit specific brand’s licensee relationship styles, liaising closely with each brand team, sourcing teams, IBD management, Brand MDs and Central Legal department
Liaise with licensees on cyclical audit timetables
Research & collaborate with fully licensed brands on Sustainable Product & Packaging Strategy
Needs to have
Understanding of complicated global supply chains
Strong attention to detail
Discipline in following methods & timetables
Ability to project manage
Competence in designing & implementing varied & evolving reporting requirements
Sound judgement and decision making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts
Strong negotiating skills
Good presentation skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability and willingness to undertake global travel
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint)
Need to be
Highly motivated and proactive
Able to work in a multicultural environment
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to manage multiple demands from different stakeholders
Willing to learn
Operating at the highest level of integrity
Able to communicate & collaborate with every management level.
Desirable
Experience of CR issues relating to global product sourcing
Experience in a compliance or audit based role
Understanding of legal contracts and compliance
Training experience
Project management experience
Experience of statistical analysis
Real interest in sustainability issues, especially relating to product
This job description is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out other duties as requested.
Closing Date:
Thu, 2013-10-31
Salary:
Attractive + excellent benefits + bonus
How to Apply:
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