I am a professional from the Social Compliance sector, based out of India, having experience of >20years.My expertise lies in social auditing (COC, SEDEX/ETI, WRAP, BSCI, and ICS. Self-reference audits), Security compliance auditing (CTPAT),Technical auditing, Supply Chain Monitoring & Certification, Child/Forced labour eradication/remediation, Capacity Building, Monitoring and evaluation etc. I am certified in SA8000, WRAP,ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001. Having conducted audits in various countries covering multiple industries/sectors.Organizations I have worked in are- BV, STR(now known as UL),Steve and Barry, Intertek, Accordia Global Compliance Group and Good Weave.• Leading a team of approx 25 professionals.• Looking after entire operations of a certification division.• Participating and facing (as an auditee) the annual audits by the accreditation body( IOAS audit for ISO 17065)• Hiring and training the best team.• Auditing for schemes mentioned in paragraph 1 above.• Experience of auditing and training teams globally (Asia, Africa, Middle East, South Asia).• Conducting seminars, webinars for awareness building about various standards.• Capacity building of licensees/clients.• Risk Assessment evaluations.• Supply chain monitoring and certification in consumer goods sector (textiles, carpets, Apparel).• Child labor, Forced labor eradication/remediation.• Anti-Human Trafficking awareness and capacity building efforts in collaboration with Govt. organizations.• Developing and implementing desktop/remote auditing systems for the org.• Stakeholder (Licensee Exporter/Licensee Importer) engagement.• Personnel Evaluation and need based assessment for improvisation of their skill level.• Monitoring and evaluating various processes/programs/personnel.• Budgeting /cost projection related to expenses for various projects. • Child/Forced labor eradication/remediation

 Complete responsibilities of the Social compliance division in India. Forming and managing the audit team in India, China and any upcoming operating areas (auditors, back end/support team),and executing the audits Generating new business, by introducing Accordia/URS to various Buyers/Buying Agents/Govt. Agencies. Developing Training Materials for various schemes for auditors (including :SEDEX,ETI CODES(SMETA),WRAP,COC,CTPAT. Etc.)  Training the new team members on Auditing, reporting, reviewing etc.(Based on: ETI(SMETA),SEDEX, WRAP,CTPA,COC,FLA CODES etc.) Finding new clients and Maintaining relationship with existing clients Exploring new business prospective and areas. To ensure timely execution of audits and release of reports. Responsible to ensure smooth and flawless operation of the department. Organizing various seminars and trainings in association with brands and organizations like WRAP…by inviting officials from govt. statutory bodies to impart direct knowledge from them to suppliers of the partner brand. Arranging for vendor awareness programs for buyers in order to enhance their awareness about various aspects of ETI, SEDEX , SMETA and use of SEDEX.

 Team Management, Client/Domestic Communication, Scheduling, Report reviewing /Sending Travelling Overseas for client training programs, and training teams in India and Bangladesh for the same Attending client meetings (overseas and domestic) for resolving any issue or for initiating new programs(business developments). Preparing/developing training tools independently. Developing new SOPs for Audits and inspections. Conducting Internship classes in Intertek (For some DU college students) as and when required, to impart knowledge about audits and inspections. Quality Inspection : All product ranges- Soft lines (Apparel, Home textile), hard lines (Metal(Furniture,Utencils,Barwares etc), Wooden, Glass etc),leather garments, coir products, metal items, furniture, shoes, footballs, bathroom fittings etc. Technical Audit: Execution of audit, Audit report writing, Report Reviewing-for self and Overseas offices (Indonesia, Cambodia). I was the central Point of Contact-for Wal-Mart FCCA (for India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh), Clients Handled: Tesco (UK and HK), Home Depot, Hornbeck, Siplec, American Eagle Outfitters, Coles, Target- Australia, Carrefour, Carel, Eden park, Umbro etc. Social Compliance & CT-PAT: Have conducted CT-PAT and Social compliance for some clients (Home Depot, American Eagle Outfitters).

 Auditing, the supplier’s/vendor’s manufacturing units world over (around 15 countries) To train new auditors in all overseas offices. Regions covered ( audit conducted): Asia (Indian subcontinent, Thailand, China), Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi), Middle east ( Dubai, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt). Monitor supplier improvement programmes through realistic Corrective Action Plans. Draw attention to the other relevant personnel, Director, situations where suppliers fail to engage and deliver improvements.  To make sure that the suppliers are compliant to local government’s rules, Free of any non-compliance to S& B code of ethics. To conduct follow-up audits as per standard.  Implementation of S & B Code of Ethics in the supply chain. Develop supplier performance rating based on their annual performance. Moto: To help S & B protect it’s brand image in the market. Initiate remediation plans with the vendors/suppliers, if cases like Child labour issues, working hour issues etc are noticed, and making sure that the vendors complete these corrective actions. Monitoring 3rd party audit reports, review and make sure that suppler works on those NCs, and take necessary corrective actions. Conduct training for suppliers, on various social compliance aspects and updates on govt. regulations.  Maintain records for active suppliers, and order status (based on ratings).

 Established STR(India) Inspections and Technical Audits department(When STR came to India in 2004) Was heading Inspections and FQA division in India and Srilanka (was Based at Global Business Park, Gurgaon). Leading a team of 14 experienced and satisfied staffs (Inspectors and auditors-Including India and Srilanka). Developing Training Tools, and Training new inspectors and auditors. Travelling Overseas to impart training to new staffs (Srilanka, China) Helped the company to be well known in the Indian market as one of the reliable service providers in the consumer goods sector by my/team’s hard work and perseverance. I was responsible for initiating new inspection programs, and running them smoothly, simultaneously continuing to deliver good and satisfy existing clients, Presenting the real picture of a consignment via effective reporting, and serving the client like their eyes and ears , overseas Social Compliance Audit: Have conducted audits for Home Depot and Jo Ann StoresHave experience in auditing supplier’s units for any violation- Child Labour, Forced labour, Minimum wages, human rights, Discrimination, Abusing, health and safety etc Clients handled for factory audits: MGB, Jo Ann Stores, Argos, Home Base, David Brooks, Kelwood, Manor Quality Inspection : All product ranges- Softlines (Apparel, Home textile), hardlines (Metal (Furniture,Utencils,Barwares etc), Wooden, Glass etc),leather garments, coir products, metal items, furniture, shoes, footballs, bathroom fittings etc. Clients handled:o HSN, HSE, Home Depot, Home Base,Umbro,Argos,SAKS,EdenPark,Lareddoute,Jules,Devred,4CX,OKAIDI,Fischer,ISA Salaman, Too Brand, Carole Hochman, Camaieu, Cosmobrandlabs, May department stores, Carrefour, Officemax, Supremia and lots more). Have Experience of conducting Inspections in factories in several countries: China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Srilanka apart from India