Product Operations & Testing Specialist: Compliance & POs

A&A Global; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO & paid sick leave

Job summary

A&A Global in Maryland is seeking a Product Operations & Testing Coordinator to lead product testing, safety compliance, and end-to-end PO management from purchase order to warehouse receipt. You will ensure regulatory and quality standards are met while driving efficiency across sourcing and logistics.

The role requires hands-on experience with vendor management, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in product testing, purchasing, import operations, or supply chain management.
• Experience with product testing, compliance, and regulatory standards (CPSC, customs, etc.).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools (SAGE, Salesforce or similar).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and compliance focus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Business acumen with focus on cost control and margin optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product testing requirements and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Coordinate testing submissions, documentation, and approvals with external labs.
• Approve sampling and testing quotations, ensuring accuracy.
• Partner with buyers and labs to resolve testing failures and address evolving regulatory requirements.
• Solely maintain accurate testing records and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Set up new product SKU’s to support Assortment Planning in conjunction with Planners and Buyers.
• Ensure integrity of product information systemwide, via SKU setup and maintenance.
• Create, submit, & manage PO’s to supply partners, ensuring production is completed on time.
• Track open purchase orders, ETDs, and shipment timelines to ensure on-time and accurate delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Track sailing and arrival dates and manage import dashboards for visibility.
• Support inventory planning to meet margin and in-stock objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements across item set-up and management.
• Stay informed on global trade regulations.
• Support vendor compliance standards and explore cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Product testing

Purchasing

Import operations

Supply chain management

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Cost control

Tools

SAGE

Salesforce

Job description

A&A Global in Maryland is seeking a Product Operations & Testing Coordinator to lead product testing, safety compliance, and end-to-end PO management from purchase order to warehouse receipt. You will ensure regulatory and quality standards are met while driving efficiency across sourcing and logistics.

The role requires hands-on experience with vendor management, ERP systems, and cross-functional collaboration.