We are a U.S. apparel manufacturer and importer seeking a Trade Compliance & Factory Compliance Specialist with hands-on experience inside garment factories. This is NOT a freight-forwarding or logistics coordinator role. You will own C-TPAT, factory onboarding, and social compliance programs across our global vendor base.
What You’ll Own
C-TPAT & Import ComplianceMaintain C-TPAT program, SVI portal, annual risk assessments, and 5-step risk analysis
Manage business partner screening, security questionnaires, and CBP validations
Factory Onboarding & Social Compliance
New factory onboarding: capability audits, security assessments, social compliance pre-screening
Manage annual audits for WRAP, BSCI, SMETA, or equivalent. Review CAPs and drive closure with vendors
Cross-Functional Compliance
Maintain compliance documentation for customs, legal, and customer requests
Support supply chain mapping and forced labor due diligence
3+ years in an apparel manufacturing environment — factory, sourcing office, or brand compliance team. Applicants without direct garment factory experience will not be considered.
Experience with factory audits: WRAP, BSCI, SMETA, WCA, or C-TPAT validations at cut & sew facilities
Working knowledge of C-TPAT Minimum Security Criteria, UFLPA, and apparel import regulations
Experience onboarding overseas garment factories, including CAP management and vendor training
Bachelor’s degree preferred. CCS, LCB, or CSCP a plus
What This Role Is NOT
This is not a logistics coordinator, freight forwarding, or 3PL operations role. If your background is only in booking containers, NVOCC, or domestic warehousing without factory compliance, this is not the right fit.