Product Compliance Officer

at  Pentland Brands

20 September 2024
Job ID: 2042
Nottingham
Permanent - Full Time
Product Development & Product Assurance
We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

Join our supportive team of four based in Nottingham (UK), Shanghai (CN) and San Francisco (US) and bring your chemical expertise so we can make a bigger difference. The landscape of product compliance and sustainability is moving fast. It is no longer an option to ensure compliance after production, rather compliance requirements must be at the heart of design, development and along the supply chain. This is paramount to keep our consumers safe and healthy. Equally, the Environment is our responsibility. Pentland is on a journey, and we need your help.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Product Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for:
Act as the subject expert in product chemical compliance, providing interpretation of standards and advice to product teams.
Keep up to date with changing EU / UK regulations concerning all Pentland products (Apparel and Hardgoods) including labelling and packaging requirements.
Take the lead on implementation and maintenance of external certifications
Support proactive approach to compliance, coordinating with technical team to drive continuous improvement where needed.
Support value added service (VAS) activities in the region such as labelling requirements in specific markets.
Provide expert and timely compliance advice to UK product teams in the form of product risk assessments and by contributing to quality assurance/product development manuals
Maintain and update compliance related documentation and processes
Work with the Customer Operation team and be a main point of contact to confidently answer customers product compliance queries
Ensure product labelling compliance for all products sold by Pentland Brands

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

To stand out in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:
Excellent written and communication skills, with experience in communicating technical information and standards to a variety of audiences.
Ability to self-manage, prioritise work and multitask.
Expert knowledge in chemical compliance and legislation
Experience in product testing protocol/processes
Knowledge of international compliance standards and product safety
Good crisis management skills
Able to be a strong team player.
Able to identify, work with & influence key stakeholders.
Passionate about our products, Development and company success.
We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.