Product Compliance Manager

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California Skechersthe Comfort Technology Companyhas spent over 30 years helping men women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do driving the development of stylish high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Product Compliance Manager is involved in all parts of the footwear testing process including all company initiatives to ensure that our footwear meets Skechers Testing Standard and global regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Analyzing test results to contribute to key decision making and continuous improvement in all areas of product creation.
• Assisting in the development of new testing methods establishing new test standards and effective communication of results & analysis to product teams.
• Updating testing manuals and standards for material and finished shoe testing including Skechers RSL Policy.
• Setting up SOPs for testing and validating company new technology initiatives.
• Reviewing and approving Marketing Claims and Labeling.
• Working with Legal and outside counsels to ensure global compliance of Skechers products.
• Develop and implement new product guidelines around safety and regulatory requirements.
• Addressing vendor questions on regulatory and safety testing requirements.
• Communicating of Skechers test methods and requirements to supply chain including in-person trainings and seminars.
• Interacting with cross functional teams vendors and labs regarding testing labeling and regulatory requirements and safety issues.
• Driving day to day team functions including tactical decisions on testing requirements and product issues.
• Providing technical and regulatory guidance on footwear and non-footwear (GWP or promotional items).
• Monitoring global regulations and industry standards ensure Skechers testing matrix is up to date.
• Leading all efforts to prepare the business to comply with new product regulations.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Knowledge of material characteristics footwear construction techniques and production processes.
• Knowledge of industry testing methods/Standards (SATRA ISO AATCC ASTM etc.).
• Well-organized attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• 3 years experience in retail Product Compliance and safety verification process or Product Testing process ideally in Apparel and Footwear with international exposure.

The pay range for this position is $95000-$115000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers a global Fortune 500 company developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe inclusive and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race color religion gender gender identification and expression national origin marital status age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by local state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for the job position to perform the essential functions.