Sustainability & Compliance Specialist - based in HK
Triumph is one of the world’s largest intimate apparel companies. It enjoys a presence in over 80 countries with the core brands Triumph® and sloggi®. Globally, the company serves 20,000 wholesale customers and sells its products in more than 2,300 controlled points of sale as well as via several own online shops. The Triumph Group is a member of the amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (amfori BSCI).
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Our Sustainability Department in Kow Loon, Hong Kong, is looking for a strong professional in supplier compliance management to join our department as a:
SUSTAINABILITY & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
- The Compliance Specialist – Sustainability supports the management and implementation of social and environmental compliance across Triumph’s own production centers and external supply chain.
- This role is responsible for monitoring vendor compliance performance, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, international standards, and internal policies (including Triumph’s Code of Conduct and ZDHC commitments). The position plays a key role in driving continuous improvement in sustainability performance through audit follow-ups, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
Your Responsibilities:
Vendor Compliance Management
- Support vendor onboarding, qualification, and ongoing monitoring in alignment with Triumph’s Code of Conduct and industry standards.
- Review and validate vendor compliance in areas including: social and labor standards, chemical management (MRSL, RSL, ZDHC requirements), product safety and regulatory compliance
- Assess and verify the validity of third-party audits and certifications such as amfori BSCI, OEKO-TEX®, GRS, GOTS, and others.
Audit Follow-up and Continuous Improvement
- Track, review, and follow up on corrective action plans (CAPs) for identified non-compliances.
- Maintain regular communication with vendors to ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on compliance priorities and achieve sustainability goals.
- Provide guidance and insights to internal stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
System and Documentation Management
- Maintain and update compliance-related documentation, including product quality manuals and SOPs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain records of certifications and audit documentation for both vendors and own production centers.
Chemical Management & ZDHC
- Support the maintenance and administration of the ZDHC Gateway, including data uploads and verification.
- Analyze ZDHC data (e.g., chemical usage, wastewater test reports) and derive insights for performance improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a liaison with external stakeholders, including industry initiatives and organizations such as amfori and ZDHC, as well as consultants, suppliers, and public agencies.
- Support external reporting requirements and industry engagement activities.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Collect, consolidate, and analyze compliance data from vendors and internal production sites.
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards on vendor compliance performance and sustainability KPIs.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement based on data insights.
Projects and Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to sustainability and compliance-related projects and initiatives.
Support ad hoc assignments as required by the Sustainability team.
Your ideal profile:
More than 2 years of experience in quality assurance, compliance, sustainability, or textile/apparel manufacturing or related fields.
Fresh graduates with a Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or similar technical background are welcome to apply.
Basic knowledge of social and environmental compliance, including labor standards, product safety, and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of chemical compliance management (MRSL/RSL, ZDHC) and textile production processes is preferred.
Familiarity with audit frameworks (BSCI, SMETA) and certifications (OEKO‑TEX, GRS, GOTS) is an advantage.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability for data consolidation, trend analysis, and dashboards.
Ability to create clear, structured PowerPoint presentations and confidently communicate findings.
Detail‑oriented with the ability to track corrective actions, maintain documentation, and manage compliance records.
Strong coordination and communication skills for working with vendors, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced supply chain environment.
We offer:
You will never walk alone
As a family owned business with more than 135 years of experience, Triumph embraces diversity throughout our global organization. Currently, our offices are present in over 40 countries across Europe and Asia having many international teams collaborate together every day. Guiding our corporate behaviors are respect and value for our employees, but also Collaboration as one of our key Corporate Competencies, being a core part of our every day working environment.
Make a Difference, together
The future belongs to our children. At Triumph, we want to be proud of our commitment to building a sustainable society and protecting the environment, and we work everyday to ensure our products are manufactured in an sustainable way. This is our vision: We want to be a company that is characterized by responsible leadership and consideration for future generations and that cares for the legacy that we leave behind to our children.
Putting People at the center
At Triumph we are committed to our employees, they represent the foundation for our success. This means that as a company, we are driven to offer great career opportunities in a dynamic fast-paced organization. Our HR function across the globe strives to support our employees in their development, through our Triumph Learning Academy
We continuously strive to recruit new talent, offering them one of the textile industry’s most international working environments, excellent conditions and great development opportunities in a company still owned and managed by the founding families. Our headquarters employs people from more than 30 nationalities and as a European company, we are present in many key markets in Europe, like Germany, Italy, France and growing in Eastern Europe. We are proud to have become one of the leading players in Asia very early on, in countries like Japan, China and Singapore, as well as being an employer that people aspire to work for. As a company serving women, we fundamentally believe in gender equality and diversity. Women make up more than 50% of our company’s workforce. In the last years, we have had a specific and successful drive to increase the number of women in management.
Triumph is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
If you are seeking a great opportunity to develop your career, please send us your CV in English