Social Compliance Manager
Resume:
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Dhaka-****, Bangladesh
******@*******.***
Career Summary:
A CSR professional with around 5-year-experience of social and environmental inspection in KappAhl, H&M, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and factory development capacity according to the Reebok, Nike and Levi’s Social Compliance standard. Development and research experience from the Environment department of UNDP, Bangladesh.
Expertise And Skills:
• Planning and inspection • Prepare reporting format • Review Corrective Action Plan
• Audit tools development & inspection set up • Active participant of Buyers Forum
• Root Cause analysis and remediation• • Budgetary and internal control
• Liaison with different stakeholders • Conduct several workshop and training
• Participation in Leadership training • Proficiency in electronic reporting and database
Professional Accomplishment:
• Active member of several working group of the ‘Buyers Forum’
• Participated in the Leadership training from KappAhl Academy.
• Participated in the ‘Environmental Assessment Program’ of KappAhl
• ‘Joint Remediation Program’ with Walmart.
• ESH & HRM training from the NIKE Inc.
Education And Professional Qualification:
• MBA (Marketing) University of Dhaka. 2005
• BBA (Marketing) University of Dhaka, 2003
Employment History:
June 08 to till now
Team Leader, Social & Environmental Compliance, KappAhl Far East Limited
(One of the leading Swedish textile and clothing Brand specialized on ladies fashion)
Planning
• Prepare work plan and for the social and environment inspection and follow up.
Inspecting • Conduct the CoC (Code of Conduct) inspection in the different types of production unit including knit, woven and sweater, jersey and lingerie factories.
Reporting • Prepare social and environmental reports and update database on the regular basis.
Workshop & training
Activities • Prepare workshop and training materials for the factories.
• Creating continual educational opportunities on trends and innovations in sustainability field for the peers group from other departments internally and for the different levels of management of suppliers.
Routine Activities • Conduct several workshops and training for the awareness and capacity build up of the Suppliers.
• Co-ordinate with local office (production team, quality team, sourcing team) and the KappAhl head office in Sweden.
• Supervise the jobs of team members
• Ensure job descriptions are in place and yearly appraisal
• Sound understanding on local legislation, ILO convention and BSCI code of conduct.
Liaison • Represented brand collaboration meeting and workshops on the regular basis arranged by SEDF (www.sedf.org) and Buyers Forum, Bangladesh.
• Liaison with different stakeholders including different Brands, NGOs, Trade Unions, SEDF, GTZ, BGMEA, BKMEA etc.
Other Projects • Managing philanthropic and NGO partners to integrate them into the business and developing pro-active programs.
• Working on to set up a training centre with the partnership of development NGO.
Research and development • Active participation work with international consultants on the survey different production unit and prepare the benchmark for the environmental (including ETP, Sandblasting and Chemical handling) inspection guideline and reporting format, inspection strategy.
• Negotiating environmental service agreements with other brands and development partners, managing associated costs.
• Assessment of the social compliance sustainability of the existing business partners and mapping out future focus.
• Assisting in managing and developing sustainability communications internally and externally with key stakeholders. Maintaining industry research and understanding of sustainability trends, thought leaders, and conferences.
• Participating in social and environmental education and research.
• Promoting industry leading best practices in sustainability for product design, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. Advising teams on how to find environmental benefits and managing social issues.
• Managing all budgets and savings of sustainability and recommending utilization of funds.
September 2007 to May 2008
Social Compliance Monitor, HADDAD Brands
Planning & Inspecting • Planning and monitoring the factories according to the Levi’s TOE (Terms of Engagement) guidebook and Nike Code Leadership Standards including MESH (Management Environment Safety Health) and ESH (Environmental Safety & Health) Handbook.
Reporting
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Regularly report to brands and Haddad head office in New York.
• Regular follow up and maintain the existing suppliers’ social and environmental status.
Liaison • Maintain liaison with different stakeholders including different Brands, NGOs, Trade Unions, SEDF, GTZ, BGMEA, BKMEA etc.
• Develop new the factories according to the Nike and Levi’s standard and get those approved to work for these brands.
Workshop & Training Activities • Participated in different workshops and trainings on EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and HRM (Human Resource Management)
July 2006 to August 2007
Code of Conduct Auditor, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz)
Audit • Conduct the Audit in different Knit, Woven, and Sweater and Lingerie factories. Prepare the evaluation reports accordingly.
Coordination with production office
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Discuss and share the findings from audits to concerned colleagues within the production office and the buying office.
• Continues close communication and cooperation with PM and Merchandisers to ensure that orders are placed with suppliers who comply with H&M Code of Conduct.
Coordination with suppliers • Inform and update Product Managers, Merchandisers and quality controllers of developments in the field of Code of Conduct/CSR.
• Inform and educate H&M-suppliers and factories about H&M Code of Conduct and legal requirements.
• Work with the suppliers and factories to create routines and systems that will ensure sustainable Code of Conduct compliance.
July 2005- June 2006
Officer, Marketing & Social Compliance, LIFT Standards Ltd. (One of the leading Social compliance auditing and consultancy firm from Germany)
Audit • Planning, budgeting and conducting the social compliance inspection on behalf of FLA (Fair Labor Association) for the brands Adidas, Reebok, Puma, Liz Claiborne, Outdoor cap, Polo in the different types of Knit, Woven, Sweater, Lingerie and Cap factories.
Develop audit tools and techniques including factory visit, documentation crosscheck and workers interview.
Consultancy
• Assess and develop the effective management communication system.
• Formulate strategy for the internal self assessment of compliance.
• Prepare drama for the workers and mid management training.
July 2004-June 2005
International Intern, Environment Department, UNDP, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Activities performed in Project Office • Backstopping and assisting FAO National Project Professionals in developing subject matter questionnaires in the fields of Nutrition poverty, Marketing and household, data collection & analysis and interpretation.
• Backstopping FAO National Project Professionals to carry out project Monitoring activities.
Activities performed in Field Office • Carry on frequent field visit (monitoring and spot check) in the project areas in different areas of Bangladesh.
• Assist both National and International consultants in conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD), SWOT Analysis for the project beneficiaries.
• Prepare brief reports/fact sheets on the monitoring of the project activities.
Activities performed in UNDP Office
• Assist to prepare presentation of different seminars of the different projects, workshops in UNDP.
• Support to Establishment of Project Institutional by E-filing the project related documentation & consultants’ reports.
Actively taking part in the project’s web site team.
Language Aptitude
Bengali Mother Tongue
English Fluent in reading, writing and speaking
French Primary level of proficiency
Hindi Primary level of proficiency
Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office Applications (MS Excel, Word, Power Point), Internet Browsing
• SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science)
Trainings Attained
7 – 9 November 2007 Nike training on “ESH (Environmental Safety and Health)” and “Human Resource Management”
22 Feb-24 Feb 2005 “Report writing & Analytical skills development” course, CARE Bangladesh.
June 2003 Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), Institute of Statistical Research & Training (ISRT), University of Dhaka.
National and International Conference Attended
Date Conference/Workshop Attended Organizer
17.02.2010 Discussion session on "The Sustainability Issues and Priorities in the Bangladesh RMG Sector" CSR Centre & Solidaridad
Dhaka, Bangladesh
23.11.2009
Seminar on "CSR & Economic Growth through Sustainable Approaches"
The Royal Danish Embassy, Save the Children-Denmark, CSR Centre,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
15.11.2009
Conference on Social Compliance status, changes and the way forward in Bangladesh' RMG sector
Ministry of Commerce and GTZ,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
13.09.2009 Supplier Ethical Conference (Marks & Spencer Plc.)
• Marks & Spencer Plc.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
26.01.2009 Seminar on ' Launching of UN Global Compact Local Network for Bangladesh"
• CSR & UNDP,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
17.06.2008
Workshop Program on "Compliance with Environmental Regulations in the Textile Industry"
Ministry of Commerce,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
16.06.2008
Workshop on the "Effects of a Workplace Health Program on Absenteeism, Turnover and Worker Attitudes in a Bangladesh Garments Factory"
H&M, KappAhl & CSR Centre
Dhaka, Bangladesh
29.08.2007
Training Workshop on Bangladesh Labour Law 2007
GTZ,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
9 &10 Oct 2006 Code of Conduct Workshop
H&M,
Bangkok, Thailand
1st to 3rd May 2006 International MFA (Multi Fiber Agreement) Forum (Textile & Garment: Forum on the Future). UNDP,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
27 & 28 June 2005 International MFA (Multi Fiber Agreement) Forum (Textile & Garment: Forum on the Future). UNDP,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
28 to 30 June 2004 International Conference on “Emerging Global Economic Order and Developing Countries”. UNDP,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Personal Details:
• Date of Birth 2nd January 1980
• Nationality Bangladeshi
• Marital Status Bachelor
Referees:
Dr. Mijanur Rahman,
Professor,
Department of Marketing,
Faculty of Business Studies
University of Dhaka
Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Fax: 88-02-861****
Tel. +88-02-966****/4675
E-mail: ******@******.***
Mamunul H Khan
Programme Officer
UNDP
IDB Bahban (19th Floor)
E/8-A Rokeya Sharani, Sher-e-Bangla
Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 8118600 Ext. 2436
E-mail: *******.****@****.***
Basirun Nabi Khan
Regional COC Coordinator,
Puls Trading Far East Limited (H & M)
House No. CWN (A) 35, Road No. 43,
Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Tel: 880-*-*******, Ext. 296
E-mail: *******.****@**.***
Sarobindo Malhotra
Manager Compliance – International Labour Standards
The Walt Disney Company (India) Private Limited
4th Floor, Peninsula Tower-1,
Ganapatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Panel,
Mumbai – 400 013, India.
Tel: 91-22-6651, Fax: 91-22-665*-****
E-mail: *********.********@******.***
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