Product Technologists - 1 Hardlines & 1 Softlines

Northampton Business Directory; Northampton, Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northampton is seeking a compliance professional to manage product approvals and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include liaising with suppliers, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with quality assurance teams. The role requires strong stakeholder management skills and a thorough understanding of compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of product compliance processes.
• Ability to manage critical paths and liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across product ranges and maintain deadlines.
• Manage approval documentation and track compliance across regions.

Skills

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Regulatory Reporting

Job description

Job Description

The Role:

To ensure compliance across our client’s product ranges, including softlines, hardlines, and toys. To liaise with suppliers on product approvals and maintain critical path deadlines.

Main Duties:

Product approval

• Take ownership of the relevant areas of responsibility to meet our business needs, and be fully committed to these.
• Escalate failures in process to your line manager.
• Ensure Critical Path deadlines are maintained through supplier monitoring.
• Update the Product Lifecycle Management system (PLM) with all relevant information for accurate reporting.
• Approve documents, including but not limited to:
• Risk Assessments
• Artwork
• Test Plans
• Test Reports
• CR & Packaging Data
• Declarations of Compliance
• Declarations of Conformity
• Approve Production Samples.

Documentation and Technical Files

• Maintain technical files, product information files, and regulatory reports.
• Track and manage compliance documentation across SKUs and regions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Product Development teams to incorporate compliance early in the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with stakeholders to advise on product claims, advertising standards, and legal labelling, ensuring they are evidence-based.
• Liaise with clients' Quality Assurance teams to resolve compliance issues or product recalls.