Koozie Group (previously BIC Graphic), Clearwater, Fla., has affirmed its commitment to social responsibility and compliance with the promotion of Sandeep Jain to the role of vice president of vendor relations, sourcing and compliance.
Jain has been in the promotional products industry for more than three years as a vice president of supply chain management. Prior to joining the industry, Jain worked with Seneca Holdings, Spectrum Brands, Victoria’s Secret and Sara Lee Foods, among others. He currently serves on PPAI’s Product Responsibility Action Group.
In his new role, Jain will assume responsibility of the company’s sourcing organization and vendor compliance, supporting all lines of business. His focus will be to build upon the supplier’s stance on social compliance, product safety, and environmental accountability and certifications, reporting directly to senior vice president of product management and sourcing Pierre Montaubin. He will also join Koozie Group’s Keep it. Give it. social impact and sustainability task force.
“Compliance and sustainability are significant drivers of the future of our industry, and a priority for our organization,” said Montaubin. “This realignment allows us to capitalize on Sandeep’s expertise to successfully navigate sourcing and compliance challenges that continue to arise in the global supply chain and impact the promo industry.”
Jain transitioned to his new leadership position with Koozie Group on April 19, 2021.
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