Sr Manager, Regulatory Compliance

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more. The Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance is a critical leader and subject matter expert responsible for ensuring our products meet evolving regulatory and safety standards across North America. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide compliance strategy and partner across diverse teams to bring safe, compliant products to market. What you will be doing: Monitor and interpret U.S. and Canadian product compliance regulations and translate into business guidance Lead compliance strategies across product categories and enterprise initiatives Establish scalable compliance processes and training Partner cross-functionally to integrate compliance across the product lifecycle Drive product safety and risk management initiatives Oversee regulatory reporting programs and audit readiness Implement process and technology improvements for reporting efficiency Manage third-party compliance partners and vendors What You Bring to the Table: Ability to interpret complex regulations and communicate clearly Strong project management and organizational skills Cross-functional leadership and influencing skills Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities Clear and concise communication Proactive and forward-thinking mindset What’s needed: Basic Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or related field Experience with U.S. federal and state regulations (e.g., CPSIA, TSCA, Prop 65) Experience supporting compliance programs for consumer products or packaging Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives Experience managing regulatory reporting obligations (e.g., EPR) Strong knowledge of chemical, safety, and packaging compliance Experience working with external vendors Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline Experience across multiple product categories and regulatory frameworks Experience with consumer products such as office supplies, furniture, or electronics Familiarity with Canadian/global regulations Experience implementing compliance systems or tools Experience leading compliance governance forums Relevant professional certifications Experience in retail, private brand, or consumer products Knowledge of sustainability and EPR programs The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staples Advantage Canada