Manager, Sustainability and Compliance at Michael Kors

Florence, Tuscany, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sustainability Programs, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Communication Skills, Data Management, Social Compliance, Product Compliance, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Training, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Fluency in English, Fluency in Italian

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Role purpose: The Manager, Sustainability & Compliance will lead and execute Jimmy Choo’s sustainability and compliance agenda, ensuring alignment with Capri Holdings objectives while delivering measurable results. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on implementation across Social Compliance, Product Compliance, Environmental Sustainability, and Data Management. The role reports to the Director of Sustainability & Compliance and will manage one direct report to support program delivery. Regulatory developments and evolving sustainability initiatives may expand the scope of the role’s responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Drive ESG Execution: Act as a key driver for implementing Jimmy Choo and Capri Holdings’ ESG programs, ensuring alignment with group and brand objectives and within budget. Social Compliance Management: Manage supplier social compliance programs, including audit planning, execution, and corrective action follow-up. Product Compliance Oversight: Manage chemical testing programs to meet global regulations and Capri’s PRSL and ZDHC program requirements. Attend legal-led meetings to track regulatory requirements and ensure timely internal implementation. Environmental Sustainability: Collaborate with Raw Materials and Product Development teams to monitor sustainable raw materials sourcing and support responsible sourcing initiatives. Track and report environmental performance metrics (energy, water, waste) and product data metrics against Capri Group targets. Data Management & Reporting: Collaborate to define robust systems for data collection, monitoring, and reporting on sustainability and compliance KPIs. Ensure data integrity for external audits, certifications, and regulatory submissions. Training & Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver internal and external supplier training on sustainability, product compliance, and ethical practices. Maintain strong partnerships with Supply Chain teams, certification bodies, and external stakeholders to advance sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. You’ll Need to Have: 5+ years of experience within a team managing and advancing sustainability programs and monitoring regulatory initiatives; ideally within the fashion, luxury or consumer product industries Outstanding project management skills and the ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to drive completion with ability to prioritize effectively Excellent analytical and logical skills, strong attitude in strategical thinking and in solving complex problems, ideally with a technical background Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the global organization Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken Can-do attitude, with the ability to translate strategy into action. Excellent in the Office suite, proficient in excel and power point Highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to thrive without constant direction in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion — At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V Established in 1996, Jimmy Choo is a global luxury brand with an empowered sense of glamour and a playfully daring spirit. Celebrated for its confident style and exceptional craftsmanship, Jimmy Choo is synonymous with the art of celebrity dressing and red-carpet style. The house’s innovative spirit meets time-honoured techniques in the form of exceptional collections spanning footwear, handbags, fragrance, a range of accessories and a growing men’s offering. Together, CEO Hannah Colman and Creative Director Sandra Choi have built a global powerhouse defined by glamour, optimism and joy. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Sustainability & Compliance will lead the sustainability and compliance agenda for Jimmy Choo, ensuring alignment with Capri Holdings objectives. Key responsibilities include managing social compliance programs, overseeing product compliance, and collaborating on environmental sustainability initiatives.