VP – Vendor Compliance

Our client is a leading global lifestyle and consumer products company. They are expanding and currently looking to add a VP – Vendor Compliance to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$125k – $130k DOE 

Position Overview:

Our client is looking for a VP – Vendor Compliance to lead vendor compliance operations for a global product-based business headquartered in Miami, FL. The VP – Vendor Compliance will ensure alignment with customer requirements, manage chargebacks, and oversee compliance across distribution centers. The VP – Vendor Compliance will bring deep expertise in vendor compliance, particularly within retail, fashion, or product-based companies that sell to major retailers. This is a hands-on leadership role with six direct reports and a direct line to the COO.

Responsibilities for the VP – Vendor Compliance:

• Lead compliance operations for specialty accounts and department stores (e.g., Nordstrom Rack, Macy’s, Kohl’s, and premium outlets).
• Review and dispute customer chargebacks with supporting documentation.
• Stay current with customer compliance requirements and ensure distribution centers are aligned.
• Audit weekly reports and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly chargeback summaries for executive leadership.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve SLA violations or deduction disputes.
• Travel to distribution centers monthly to ensure compliance standards are met.

Required Experience/Skills for the VP – Vendor Compliance:

• 7 – 10+ years of experience in compliance within apparel, merchandise, or product-based companies.
• Strong background managing retailer and vendor compliance, chargebacks, non-compliance penalties and fines, and SLA violations.
• Proven track record in large company environments (over $200M+ in annual sales).
• Strong familiarity with department store compliance.
• Proficient in ERP systems such as NetSuite or Traverse.
• Must pass a leadership and retail math assessment test

Preferred Experience/Skills for the VP – Vendor Compliance: 

• Bilingual in English & Spanish is strongly preferred.

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K).
• Bonus.
• PTO and many more!
• Relocation package included.

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