Regional Manager, AMS Responsible Sourcing

Job Description
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

The
Regional Manager, AMS Responsible Sourcing
will lead the implementation of the company's Responsible Sourcing strategy and programs across the Americas region. The role ensures compliance with company standards and global frameworks, supports supplier capacity-building efforts, and contributes to data-driven decision-making and risk mitigation. You will engage suppliers, conduct due diligence, and drive continuous improvement in labor, human rights, environmental, and ethical practices. The Regional Manager also collaborates cross-functionally with Legal, SSM, and other Sustainability teams, and represents the company in regional stakeholder initiatives.

Key Results

• Program Execution and Supplier Oversight
• Verify that LS&CO approved garment and fabric manufacturers follow SCoC requirements
• Provide development support in advancing SCoC requirement.
• Support with Sourcing teams to analyze supplier performance, identifying areas for improvement and monitor & evaluate progress.
• Manage potential alerts driven mainly by external request or out of LS&Co monitoring programs.
• Support the implementation of Worker Wellbeing activities in the AMS region
• Determines the use of capacity building activities to the specified PU
• Manage of data collection, tracking systems and processes in the supply chain.

Additional Information And Key Metrics

• Quality of SCoC assessments
• Provide Capacity Building support to identified suppliers
• Performance result and measured progress
• Provide support to investigations and grievances in the supply chain
• Development programs implemented
• Supply chain risk management
• Prepare regular reports on supplier performance, progress against goals, and emerging risks for internal stakeholders.

About The Job

• Assessments:

• Perform SCoC assessments, periodic spot checks at assigned factories

• Monitor and track the CAP closure progress of suppliers under capacity building and development work.

Development

• Develop and deliver training to increase supplier's awareness and their roles in managing compliance performance sustainably
• Implement development initiatives to assist sustainable development of suppliers based on the strategies and identified risks
• Support the implementation of Worker Well-Being programs at selected countries

Team Leadership and Development

• Manage and develop one direct report (Responsible Sourcing Specialist) ensuring effective performance and growth.
• Support global program development by sharing insights and lessons learned from the Americas region.

Others

• Manage Third Party Auditors and consultants.
• Collect and analyze data on request, ensuring data accuracy and completeness on the active platforms
• Support the creation of the Sustainability Report

About You

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor 's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Textile Engineering.
• Years and Type of Experience Required: 7+ years' experience in the same or related field with other reputed brands/retails/consultants.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of local laws & international standards. Good communication skills – Writing and speaking – English and local languages, Strong interpersonal skills and good analytical skills. Holds SA800 basic auditor accreditation. Availability to travel.
• Complexity and Accountability: Interacts Sourcing and PA teams. Additionally with other cross-functional teams. Interacts with external stakeholders and suppliers
• While most requirements are essential to be successful in the job, some requirements may be further developed in the role over time via a development plan.

Internal
Key partners & Interaction
:

• Supplier Management Team Americas
• Manager Responsible Sourcing – Globally
• SSM team Americas

External (if Applicable)

• Local NGOs/TUs in the region
• Partners & Consultants i.e. External Monitor Organizations
• Local entrepreneur association

Scope
: Countries with sourcing in the Americas, especially in Brazil, Argentina, Honduras or Mexico

LOCATION
Sao Paulo, Brazil

FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.