Polaris

Product Compliance Lead (Global Apparel)

Rigby, ID, USA

No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago

Product ManagementProduct StrategySupply ChainLogisticsCollaborationCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office

About the role

You will play a central role in enabling compliant product commercialization while balancing risk and business needs.
This is a compelling opportunity to influence global product strategy and compliance operations across a multi-brand portfolio.

Build, implement, and maintain scalable compliance programs, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, Production, Materials, Quality, Logistics, Legal, and enterprise compliance teams to embed compliance into the product lifecycle.
Review and approve testing reports, certifications, technical files, and vendor documentation to ensure compliance and maintain defensible records.
Lead supply chain transparency and traceability initiatives, supporting regulatory submissions, customs requirements, and digital compliance obligations.
Support readiness and execution for emerging regulations, including digital product passport and traceability requirements.
Review social compliance audit results and partner with vendors and manufacturers on corrective action plans.
Manage e-filing processes and vendor submissions in coordination with cross-functional teams.
Maintain audit-ready documentation for certifications, testing, filings, and compliance records.
Serve as a primary point of contact and provide training on compliance requirements to internal teams and external partners.
Drive process improvements through scalable tools, workflows, and disciplined documentation practices.

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in apparel, consumer products, durable goods, or a related industry.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in product compliance.
Experience supporting product compliance across global supply chains, including supplier documentation, testing, certifications, and regulatory recordkeeping.
Familiarity with product safety, chemical and restricted substances requirements, social compliance, and customs/trade documentation.
Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Sourcing, Production, Quality, Logistics, Legal, and compliance teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Ability to travel approximately 10%.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
Strong documentation discipline and ability to manage detailed compliance records and data.
Position can be based in Rigby, ID or remote.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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Preferred experience with apparel or soft goods compliance and/or adjacent consumer product categories.
Understanding of supply chain traceability requirements across multiple supplier tiers preferred.

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