Sustainability Manager at Royal Exports (2021-04 – Present)
- Develop and implement sustainability, environmental, and compliance programs in line with national laws and buyer requirements.
- Manage vendor compliance and onboarding strategy, including supplier risk assessments and improvement plans.
- Conduct and manage third-party audits with agencies like SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, Sumera, Elevate, Eurofins, and Teks Tech.
- Ensure adherence to H&M's NSR and Performance Data (Social & Environmental) and complete Higg FEM/FSLM submissions.
- Oversee compliance on ETP performance, subcontractor monitoring, and Tier-2 supplier sustainability metrics.
- Liaise with legal authorities to ensure compliance with statutory and environmental regulations (Air & Water consents, Fire NOC, Stability, HT/DG approvals, etc.).
- Lead CSR and welfare programs across factories, coordinating with Welfare and Safety Officers for impact-based implementation.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on changing regulatory and buyer compliance trends.
- Manage documentation, audit readiness, and continuous improvement plans for social, environmental, and ethical standards.
- Recognized by H&M as an approved NSR Assessor (Social & Environmental MR).
- Successfully executed C-TPAT, WRAP, and GOTS/OCS/GRS certifications across multiple units.
- Improved audit success rate and reduced non-compliance observations by over 30% through systematic CAP follow-up and training.
Compliance Manager at M/s Cotton World (2010-06 – 2021-04)
- Led factory compliance programs and CSR initiatives across multiple production units.
- Monitored buyer audits and implemented corrective actions to achieve compliance readiness.
- Handled buyer interfaces, CAP follow-ups, and periodic training for HR and production teams.
Executive – HR at Gokaldas Exports Ltd. (2008-07 – 2010-06)
- Supported HR and compliance functions, including documentation, employee engagement, and audit readiness.
- Assisted in implementing compliance action plans and training initiatives.
Executive – HR (Recruitment) at Planman Consulting India Pvt. Ltd. (2007-07 – 2008-07)
- Managed client hiring mandates across multiple industries.
- Handled end-to-end recruitment — sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
