Supply Chain Manager of Compliance at Proterra, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Manager of Compliance, you will lead our efforts to ensure adherence to a variety of compliance standards and regulations within our supply chain operations. Your role will encompass diverse areas such as compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements in America, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), ISO standards, EU supply chain regulations, conflict mineral compliance, code of conduct adherence, and more. Your expertise will play a critical role in maintaining ethical and compliant supply chain practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. DBE Compliance (America):

• Manage and oversee compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, including reporting and verification.

Develop and maintain relationships with DBE suppliers, ensuring inclusion in our supply chain.

Collaborate with regulatory bodies and certification authorities to ensure compliance with DBE regulations.

1. ISO Compliance:

• Ensure alignment with ISO standards relevant to supply chain management (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001).

Develop and maintain documentation and processes necessary for ISO compliance.

Lead internal and external audits related to ISO standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

1. IATF Compliance:

• Oversee compliance with IATF.

Maintain ITAR compliance documentation, including licenses, registrations, and record-keeping.

Collaborate with legal teams to ensure adherence to ITAR requirements.

1. EU Supply Chain Compliance:

• Stay updated on EU supply chain regulations and standards, ensuring our operations comply with relevant laws.

Collaborate with EU-based suppliers to address compliance challenges and opportunities.

Implement strategies to mitigate risks associated with Brexit and EU trade changes.

1. Conflict Mineral Compliance:

• Monitor and report on conflict mineral compliance efforts, ensuring supply chain transparency.

Collaborate with suppliers to gather necessary data and validate conflict mineral sourcing.

Support due diligence efforts and maintain compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank Act).

1. Code of Conduct Compliance Management:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive code of conduct compliance program.

Collaborate with suppliers to communicate and enforce ethical and responsible business practices.

Investigate and address violations of the code of conduct, implementing corrective actions as necessary.

1. Business Processes Compliance:

• Review and optimize supply chain processes to ensure compliance with various regulations and standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed compliance into existing business processes.

Provide training and guidance to supply chain staff on compliance-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

A minimum of (X) years of experience in supply chain management with a strong focus on compliance.

Expert knowledge of relevant compliance areas, including DBE, ISO, IATF, EU regulations, conflict minerals, and code of conduct.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in compliance management software and tools.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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