Product Integrity / Testing & Compliance Manager Apparel

Product Integrity / Testing & Compliance Manager – Apparel

Location: India

Work Mode: Remote

Covers EST Hours: 9am to 6pm

Working Hours: 6.30 PM-3:30 AM IST / 7.30pm-4.30 IST (Day Light Savings)

Joining: Immediate

Industry: Product Integrity Testing & Compliance - Apparel

This role will be responsible for managing apparel product testing, regulatory compliance, third-party laboratory coordination, certification documentation, and children's product safety requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

What you will do

• Maintain comprehensive testing protocols for apparel products, including physical, chemical, and performance testing.

• Manage third-party laboratory relationships to ensure timely and accurate testing results.

• Review test reports and provide disposition for failures, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate records of test results, certifications such as GRS/RCS, and compliance documentation.

• Ensure products comply with applicable global regulations, including CPSIA, REACH, and California Proposition 65.

• Perform regulatory and safety reviews for children's products each season, ensuring alignment with applicable industry standards.

• Stay current with AATCC, ASTM, and ISO standards and integrate relevant updates into testing procedures.

• Partner with Design, Technical Design, Production, and Sourcing teams on product reviews and align testing timelines with development and bulk shipment schedules.

• Support vendor onboarding and training on testing requirements, standards, and compliance expectations.

• Attend PO handoff meetings and calls with licensors and retail partners as required.

You are the right fit if

• Hands-on experience in apparel product testing, product integrity, quality, or regulatory compliance.

• Strong knowledge of physical, chemical, and performance testing requirements for apparel products.

• Practical understanding of CPSIA, REACH, Proposition 65, and relevant AATCC, ASTM, and ISO standards.

• Experience reviewing laboratory test reports, handling failures, conducting root cause analysis, and coordinating corrective actions.

• Experience managing third-party testing laboratories and maintaining testing and certification documentation.

• Knowledge of GRS/RCS certifications and related compliance records.

• Children's product safety and testing experience is mandatory.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with Design, Technical Design, Production, Sourcing, vendors, licensors, and retail partners.

• Strong attention to detail, communication, coordination, and documentation skills.

What we offer you

• Referral bonuses

• Monthly team engagement activities

• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

About the Client:

Our client is a leading U.S.-based apparel importer and distributor with over 40 years of experience in product design, sourcing, and end-to-end global supply chain management.

About Stride Logistics & Consultants:

Stride drives efficiency across the logistics industry through technology, digital transformation, and intelligent outsourcing, helping businesses operate smarter and scale faster.

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