Global Footwear Compliance & Testing Lead

Skechers; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers, headquartered in Southern California, is seeking a Product Compliance Manager to oversee footwear testing and ensure compliance with Skechers standards and global regulatory requirements. You will participate in testing processes, develop methods, update standards, and collaborate with product teams, Legal, and supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in retail Product Compliance or product testing, with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in retail Product Compliance and safety verification or product testing, ideally in apparel and footwear with international exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test results to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement in product creation.
• Develop new testing methods, establish test standards, and communicate results to product teams.
• Update testing manuals and standards for material and finished shoe testing, including RSL policy.
• Set up SOPs for testing and validate new technology initiatives.
• Review and approve marketing claims and labeling.
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure global product compliance.
• Develop and implement new product guidelines around safety and regulatory requirements.
• Address vendor questions on regulatory and safety testing requirements.
• Communicate test methods and requirements to supply chain through trainings and seminars.
• Interact with cross-functional teams, vendors, and labs on testing and regulatory issues.
• Drive day-to-day team functions and tactical testing decisions.
• Provide guidance on footwear and non-footwear (GWP) testing.
• Monitor global regulations to keep Skechers testing matrix up to date.
• Lead efforts to prepare business for new product regulations.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Footwear construction techniques

Industry testing standards (SATRA, ISO

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Skechers, headquartered in Southern California, is seeking a Product Compliance Manager to oversee footwear testing and ensure compliance with Skechers standards and global regulatory requirements. You will participate in testing processes, develop methods, update standards, and collaborate with product teams, Legal, and supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in retail Product Compliance or product testing, with international exposure.