Strategic Product & Supply Chain Compliance Lead

R.M. Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous product allowance

40% employee discount

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Exclusive private health partnership

Job summary

R.M.Williams is seeking a Product & Supply Chain Compliance Analyst to safeguard regulatory, safety and compliance standards across markets. In this role you’ll collaborate with Product, Quality, Sustainability, Sourcing and Manufacturing teams to strengthen compliance visibility and drive practical actions.

You will own chemical standards and RSLs, monitor testing, manage labelling compliance, and translate regulatory changes into clear business instructions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience within product compliance, supply chain compliance, quality, technical compliance or a related field.
• Experience within apparel, footwear, leather goods or a similar product environment.
• Working knowledge of chemical and product safety requirements, including frameworks such as Australian Consumer Law and REACH.
• An understanding of Restricted Substances Lists and product/material testing requirements.
• Knowledge of textile, leather or footwear labelling requirements across different markets.
• Experience monitoring regulatory change and translating complex requirements into practical business actions.
• Strong data management and organisational skills, with confidence using Excel, trackers and compliance systems.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work directly with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain chemical standards and RSL, incl. testing requirements across products and materials.
• Track chemical and product safety testing; resolve non-compliant results with suppliers and labs.
• Manage care label and product/packaging labelling compliance (fiber content, country of origin, care, safety).
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate changes into practical actions for the business.
• Provide compliance expertise on supplier requirements, agreements and codes of conduct.
• Maintain accurate compliance registers, trackers and documentation for reporting, audits and governance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, laboratories, auditors and certification bodies to resolve issues.
• Utilise data, technology and digital tools to improve visibility, identify risks and support decisions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Supply chain compliance

Quality management

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

Compliance systems

Job description

R.M.Williams is seeking a Product & Supply Chain Compliance Analyst to safeguard regulatory, safety and compliance standards across markets. In this role you’ll collaborate with Product, Quality, Sustainability, Sourcing and Manufacturing teams to strengthen compliance visibility and drive practical actions.

You will own chemical standards and RSLs, monitor testing, manage labelling compliance, and translate regulatory changes into clear business instructions.