Product Compliance Specialist (Mat Cover)

Richemont; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richemont in London is seeking a detail-driven Product Compliance Specialist to provide maternity cover within our Quality & Technical team. Reporting to the Global Quality & Sustainability Director, you will manage raw materials and testing programmes, advising the business on regulatory and product compliance across Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Footwear, Jewellery, Packaging and Gifts & Games.

The role requires autonomy, strong data-system skills, and close collaboration with internal teams,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a product compliance role in textile, leather, trims and hard products.
• Luxury environment familiarity with strong regulatory knowledge.
• Autonomous work style with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise on product compliance requirements across categories and organise testing with approved laboratories during development and production stages.
• Manage the raw materials compliance testing programme, maintaining testing files and results, ensuring compliance standards.
• Review and advise on product labelling content and data requirements to meet key markets regulations and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams on compliance for new projects.

Skills

Product compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Lab testing

Data management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our Maison is renowned globally for its exquisite craftsmanship, timeless design, and unparalleled quality in luxury menswear and lifestyle offer. We are dedicated to creating exceptional products and garments that embody sophistication, innovation, and the highest standards of technical precision. We are seeking a detail-driven and proactive professional to provide maternity cover for our Product Compliance Specialist.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Product Compliance Specialist to provide maternity cover within our Quality & Technical team. Reporting to the Global Quality & Sustainability Director, this role is responsible for managing the Maison's raw materials and product compliance testing programme, advising the business on regulatory and product compliance. The role requires a high level of autonomy, proficiency in managing data systems, attention to detail and, close collaboration with internal teams, suppliers and testing laboratories to safeguard product integrity across all categories, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Footwear, Jewellery, Packaging and Gifts & Games.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Compliance & Testing:

• Advise on product compliance requirements across categories and organise mandatory testing with approved laboratories during development and production stages. Support Design, Product Development, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams on product compliance requirements for new projects, materials and partners.
• Manage the raw materials compliance testing programme (including China CIQ requirements), maintaining testing files, logs and results in line with the critical path. Maintain and issue line lists and pre-test information to regional offices, ensuring all raw materials are tested and meet agreed compliance standards.
• Maintain compliance folders, documentation and system, ensuring records are accurate, complete and audit ready.

Labelling & Data Compliance:

• Review and advise on product labelling content and data requirements, ensuring compliance with key markets regulations (e.g. China GB Standards, Japan's Household Goods Labelling act, etc) and brand guidelines. Develop product DISCLAIMERS AND SAFETY WARNING AND REQUEST CARE GUIDELINES for relevant products.
• Advise on alignment between product and system data to ensure accuracy across labelling and internal information.

Regulatory Strategy and Special Projects:

• Work alongside the CSR & Supply Chain Compliance Manager on implementation of regulations across the Maison, collaborating on strategic compliance plan and leading or supporting special projects such as EUDR, packaging regulation and other emerging regulatory requirements as they arise.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration:

• Act as the primary point of contact for product compliance across internal divisions, including Design, Packaging and Product Development, Merchandising and Logistics teams.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external stakeholders, including vendors, raw material suppliers and testing laboratories, advising and supporting on product compliance requirements.
• Partner closely with Central and Regional Group Product and Trade Compliance, Maison Logistics (Trade Compliance) and Data management teams to review and implement compliance processes and product viability across key regions.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US

• Proven experience in a product compliance role in textile, leather, trims and hard products, within the luxury environment. Strong working knowledge of raw materials and finished goods testing, international compliance regulations and labelling requirements.
• Good Understanding of regulations such as food contact materials, labelling, packaging, PFAS restrictions and flammability standards, across key markets, including the EU, US, Japan, Taiwan and China.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams, vendors, suppliers and testing laboratories.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple testing programmes in different product categories, and critical paths simultaneously. Meticulous attention to detail and strong record keeping discipline.
• Proactive and self-sufficient, comfortable managing a varied remit with a high degree of autonomy.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced luxury environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability and commitment to upholding the highest standards of product compliance.

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
• We care for the world we live in

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

• Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team
• Interview with the Hiring Manager
• Interview with the Senior HR Manager