Sourcing Compliance Manager

Sourcing Compliance Manager

Position Summary

The Sourcing Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing Consumer Merchandise product compliance, trade compliance, sustainability initiatives, and supply chain traceability. This role ensures that products meet applicable U.S. and international laws, licensor requirements, retailer standards, and company policies.

The manager will serve as a key liaison between internal teams, overseas compliance teams, factories, licensors, and brand partners. The role will also lead compliance-related special projects, coordinate regulatory changes, and ensure timely implementation of new requirements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Consumer Merchandise, Product Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Monitor and stay current on global legislation and regulatory requirements affecting Consumer Merchandise and related product categories, including regulated chemicals, product testing, sustainability, and material traceability.
• Evaluate upcoming U.S. and EU regulations and coordinate cross-functional implementation plans to ensure compliance by required deadlines.
• Develop seasonal and annual compliance timelines, milestones, and action plans to support the timely adoption of new legislation.
• Create brand-specific gap assessments to identify areas requiring updates to meet new regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Compliance and Sourcing teams to evaluate cost impacts, develop corrective action plans, and implement necessary changes.
• Communicate licensor chemical updates, testing requirements, and compliance expectations to overseas compliance teams in a timely manner.
• Serve as the primary contact for licensor and brand compliance questions, updates, issue resolution, and escalations.
• Provide oversight and direction to China-based compliance teams regarding U.S. and international laws, regulations, and internal standard operating procedures.
• Support company, licensor, and retailer sustainability targets and initiatives.

Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Management

• Determine and classify HTS tariff codes for imported goods processed through U.S. Customs.
• Support compliance with applicable U.S. import and trade regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and overseas partners to support factory onboarding, authorizations, and licensor approval requirements.
• Develop and implement a companywide Manufacturing Agreement for all factories.
• Partner with relevant teams to support supply chain security and compliance with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program.
• Lead and support initiatives related to production traceability audits, supply chain mapping, and factory transparency.
• Identify and address supply chain compliance risks through cross-functional collaboration and ongoing oversight.

Compliance Operations & Project Management

• Lead and coordinate compliance-related special projects, including regulatory implementation, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage multiple product tracking spreadsheets and compliance databases to ensure accuracy, timely completion, and effective resolution of outstanding issues.
• Develop and maintain compliance trackers, reporting tools, and milestone schedules.
• Serve as a power user of client and licensor portals, ensuring timely document uploads, information management, and communication of compliance updates.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with Sourcing, Merchandising, Design, Quality, overseas compliance teams, factories, licensors, and brand partners.
• Work closely with Social Compliance leadership and team members to support the broader compliance function and ensure alignment across social, product, and trade compliance activities.
• Travel as needed to support factory visits, audits, compliance initiatives, and business requirements.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by Compliance Management.

Skills & Qualifications

• BA in Supply Chain Management, Regulatory Affairs, Business Administration, etc
• 5-8 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Consumer Merchandise product compliance, international regulations, product testing, chemicals management, sustainability, and supply chain traceability.
• Familiarity with U.S. Customs requirements and HTS tariff classification.
• Experience managing regulatory implementation, compliance projects, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and communicate solutions in a timely manner.
• Clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines and assign tasks based on urgency.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while demonstrating sound judgment, critical thinking, and independent decision-making.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new concepts, regulations, and industry requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing compliance data, documentation, and tracking systems.
• Professional presence and the ability to represent the company positively with internal and external partners.
• Strong computer and data entry skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and PLM
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance Expertise
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strategic Project Management
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Organization & Prioritization
• Attention to Detail
• Continuous Learning & Adaptability