Head of Global Product Compliance

Job Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global product compliance strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and values • Stay up to date with relevant international regulations, standards, and industry best practices to ensure SKIMS product labeling and testing compliance practices are current and effective • Drive cross-functional projects to enhance or develop new global products and packaging compliance needs • Own the start-to-end processes for product testing & Labeling across all product categories • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, sourcing, production and legal to integrate compliance requirements throughout the product development lifecycle • Lead efforts to identify, interpret and assess global product compliance regulations, including but not limited to safety, quality, labeling, chemical restrictions, restricted substances, and environmental regulations • Monitor and track changes in regulations and standards, and effectively communicate those changes to internal stakeholders • Implement and manage testing and labeling compliance programs with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors for compliance with product safety and quality standards • Ensure product compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all target markets • Develop and efficiently manage SKIMS third-party testing and packaging protocols and database • Maintain a sound understanding of applicable local, state, federal and international laws, and regulations • Support updating vendor manual requirements for product testing and labeling • Identify specific product compliance priorities for the company; plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle (e.g., development of annual compliance plan) • Assist in updating SKIMS product compliance policies, procedures, and resources, as needed • Prepare regular compliance program briefings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent • 10+ years of product compliance management within the apparel industry, with a focus on global Level • Strong knowledge of international product and packaging regulations, standards, and testing protocols • Knowledge of material characteristics construction techniques and production processes • Knowledge of industry testing methods/Standards (SATRA, ISO, AATCC, ASTM, etc.) • Understanding of supply chain processes and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels • Detail oriented, analytical and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Good business acumen • Strong interest in and willingness to take initiative • Excellent organization and project management skills • Excellent social, oral, and written communication skills