Product Compliance Manager (Apparel & Gear)

What You'll Do

• Ensure compliance with the company’s product safety and quality standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with designers, production, and sourcing personnel to execute the company’s product compliance program.
• Conduct periodic product category reviews for compliance.
• Stay current on changing industry standards, regulations and trends.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvement, update company policies, standards and procedures as needed, and investigate and report on assessments, inquiries and discrepancies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure products comply with all relevant federal, state (including California), and international regulations (e.g., labeling, flammability, chemical restrictions).
• Maintain records of compliance certifications and test reports.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and documentation.

Product Testing & Certification

• Oversee product testing programs (e.g., fabric, trims, chemical testing).
• Partner with third-party labs to ensure timely and accurate testing.

Supplier & Factory Compliance

• Work closely with Sourcing compliance manager suppliers and manufacturers to communicate compliance requirements to suppliers and manufacturers.
• Evaluate vendor compliance capabilities and support corrective action plans when needed.
• Conduct or coordinate factory audits related to product safety and compliance.

Labeling & Packaging

• Ensure all product labeling (care labels, country of origin, fiber content) meets regulatory requirements.
• Review packaging for environmental and legal compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development, Design, and Sourcing teams early in the development process to mitigate compliance risks.
• Train internal teams on compliance standards and best practices.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead investigations and resolution of compliance issues, including recalls if necessary.
• Prepare regular compliance reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience as a product compliance manager within a corporate compliance department.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer product and apparel supply chain regulations, including EPR regulations, supply chain transparency regulations (e.g., UFLPA and DPP), safety regulations (e.g., CPSIA), and chemical standards (e.g., REACH and Prop 65).
• Experience with case/project management and business processes/systems.
• Experience working with testing labs and certification processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability standards (e.g., OEKO-TEX, REACH).
• Experience with PLM systems and compliance tracking tools.
• Certification in compliance or regulatory affairs (a plus).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft office suite.
• Advanced data reporting, pivot table and database skills with Excel.

Pay Range

$100,000-$130,000 annually plus bonus based on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) program with employer match
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary benefits including: Hospital Indemnity/Accident insurance, Flexible Spending Account/Health Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Sick Time, Casual Dress Code, and Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

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