Product & Packaging Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

cfab; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment contract

31 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Apple equipment (MacBook/iPhone)

Job summary

cfab is seeking a Product & Packaging Compliance Manager to ensure all products sold in the EU and US meet product, packaging, and labeling requirements. You will translate regulatory text into concrete supplier and team requirements and release artwork prior to production.

You will collaborate with Buying, Product, sourcing, suppliers, and external legal/EPR partners. You will establish processes, standards, and controls to ensure consistent compliance across brands and markets and act as a

Qualifications

• Fluent German and English; ability to read and interpret regulatory text directly.
• Degree or vocational training in Law, Textile or Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field.
• Experience in product compliance and working with suppliers.
• Hands-on experience with artwork and packaging approval processes.
• Knowledge of HS/TARIC classification is a plus.
• Structured, detail-focused with analytical and operational thinking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement EU and US product, packaging and labeling legislation.
• Own materials, packaging and labeling compliance for products across brands and markets.
• Review and release supplier artwork and packaging proofs before production.
• Establish governance processes and controls for compliant practices.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners (legal, EPR) as needed.
• Maintain compliance records and technical documentation.
• Manage non-conformities with suppliers and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Fluent German and English

Education

Degree or vocational training in Law, Textile or Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Job description

WHY CFAB?

Behind every campaign, every product, and every growth milestone stands a team that takes ownership, moves fast, and delivers results. That is what cfab is all about.

What looks like a strong brand from the outside is powered by high performance, fast execution, and people who work with real intensity to drive our growth every day.

As a Product & Packaging Compliance Manager (m/f/d), you will make sure every product we sell in the EU and the US meets all product, packaging and labeling requirements, from fabric and care labels to cartons and polybags. You will turn regulatory text into clear requirements for our suppliers and teams, and release artwork and packaging before production.

You will work closely with Buying, Product, our sourcing team, suppliers and external legal and EPR partners. At the same time, you will establish the processes, standards and controls that make compliance work consistently across all our brands and markets.

YOUR IMPACT

• Monitor, interpret and implement EU and US product, packaging and labeling legislation, including GPSR, the EU Textile Labelling Regulation, EU packaging law (PPWR, national EPR) and US FTC textile, care and country-of-origin labeling rules
• Own materials, packaging and labeling compliance for every product, from fabric, cartons and polybags to hangtags, care labels and product labels, including importer and manufacturer identification and traceability
• Review and release supplier artwork and packaging proofs before production and before shipment
• Establish governance processes, standards and controls so requirements are applied consistently across brands, suppliers and markets
• Act as internal counterpart to external legal counsel and EPR/packaging registration partners
• Maintain technical documentation and compliance records, including GPSR Responsible Person duties and retention obligations
• Manage non-conformities with suppliers, from root cause analysis to corrective actions, and train Buying, Product and the sourcing team on requirements

WHY YOU WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR US

• Degree or vocational training in Law, Textile or Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field, or comparable practical experience in product compliance
• Work experience in a similar position, ideally in apparel, textiles or consumer goods sold in the EU and US
• Ability to read and apply regulatory text directly, not only checklists, and turn it into clear requirements for suppliers and teams
• Hands‑on experience with artwork and packaging approval processes
• Working knowledge of HS/TARIC classification is a plus
• Structured and detail-focused, with a good mix of analytical and operational thinking
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to work from our headquarters in Düsseldorf at least 4 days per week

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT CFAB

• Permanent employment contract
• 31 vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Apple equipment (MacBook, iPhone)
• Employer-paid team lunch three times a week
• Monthly tax‑free benefits of your choice
• Corporate Benefits and discounts
• Manicure and barber appointments at the office
• Monthly product vouchers
• Optional company car after the probation period
• Personal birthday voucherRegular team events and celebrations
• Plenty of room for your own ideas, ownership and active contribution

WHAT MOTIVATES US

Atcfab ambition and speed go hand in hand with high standards for our work. We don’t just want to develop ideas: we want to bring them to life quickly and see what comes of them. For us, it’s not just about good ideas, but above all about the results they produce.

Our growth is driven by people who set high standards, drive things forward, and want to grow alongside us. Here you’ll have the space to take on responsibility, develop your skills, and make your own impact visible.

READY TO CREATE WHAT’S NEXT?

Let’s make it happen.