Overview
Vendor Compliance Co-ordinator role at Paladone. Location: Shoreham-by-Sea. Employment type: Full-time, Permanent. 3–4 days onsite per week.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Vendor Compliance Co-ordinator to join our team, reporting to the Head of Global Vendor Compliance & Sustainability. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our suppliers meet the highest standards in ethical sourcing, product quality, sustainability, and customer/licensor compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and manage supplier and factory compliance records, certifications, and audits across systems (e.g. SEDEX, Navision).
* Liaise with vendors globally to track audit renewals, follow up on non-compliances, and ensure timely submission of documentation.
* Upload and maintain compliance documentation to customer and licensor platforms.
* Coordinate internal audit schedules and follow up on customer or licensor reviews.
* Work closely with internal teams (Sourcing, Product, Supply Chain, QA) to integrate supplier quality and compliance at all stages of production.
* Monitor and analyse compliance KPIs to support continuous improvement.
* Maintain and improve compliance manuals, training materials, and SOPs.
* Support product quality checks (incoming goods inspections, stock QC, transit testing).
* Assist with customer complaint investigations (documentation, root cause analysis, corrective actions).
* Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including supplier mapping, raw material data, and transparency.
* Collaborate on the rollout of new compliance systems and updates.
* Provide administrative support during audits, reviews, and reporting.
What we’re looking for
* Background in consumer goods (toys, gifts, fashion or similar), with experience working with suppliers, retailers, and ideally licensors.
* Smart, proactive, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
* Organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Professional and confident communicator across cultures and seniorities.
* Familiarity with SEDEX, Navision, or similar compliance platforms.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); data reporting skills.
* Collaborative team player with genuine enthusiasm for compliance, sustainability, and supply chain quality.
* Local to Shoreham-by-Sea or nearby.
Please note: This role is based in Shoreham-by-Sea, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel and work onsite 3–4 days per week.
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Product Management
* Industries: Manufacturing, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Office Supplies and Gifts
Paladone is a leading global giftware company designing and distributing innovative lifestyle products. We work with major licensors and partner with world-renowned retailers.
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