Product Sourcing / Compliance Manager

Wood Designs is looking for a Product Sourcing/Compliance Director to join our team in Monroe, NC (relocation assistance available). The ideal candidate is someone with high energy, a curiosity about the industry, and tenacity. This person will bring new ideas, think outside the box, and have a deep passion for the role.

Job Mission: Management of product development and sourcing for assigned categories/area in all countries.

• Drive proprietary product development to decrease time to market
• Broaden product catalog in existing and new categories
• Continually increase quality, standards, and margin
• Increase project capacity & productivity
• Mastermind compliance policies & protocols on behalf of the organization

Job Responsibilities:

*Compliance

• Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure our organization operates in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Determine compliance metrics and establish a system for tracking them.
• Remain up to date on federal and state laws related to the organization and update policies accordingly.
• Create a compliance resource library for staff to reference when they have questions.

*Sourcing

• Partner with Product Design, Quality & Compliance, Merchandising & Inventory to manage assigned projects for cost effective timely product development with adequate lead-time for stock
• Ensure that our branding objectives are represented in each product with proper standards in quality, branding, and packaging
• Train and/or maintain training established with each vendor, agent and forwarder regarding standards (i.e. drop testing, factory evaluation, emails, labeling/ packaging, quality standards, new vendor training, vendor compliance, product testing, trips …)
• Provide sound judgment and decision making from learnings through each project
• Learn, maintain and grow partnerships with each agent, vendor and forwarder
• Import/regulations compliance – classify items in development, maintain required item records, ensure import and US regulations followed for each item
• Maintain vendor & agent detailed records
• Item Records – all product development records are to be complete and accurate
• Price increases – prepare chart accurately with all details for Sourcing review before moving forward to negotiate with agent/vendor.
• Support Quality & Compliance team as needed for package testing, quality and vendor compliance issues

Requirements:

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work within all levels of the organization
• Ability to function independently or in a team and show sound judgment in a fast-paced environment adapting to change with a sense of urgency
• Able to multitask, prioritize critical issues and work within all levels of the organization
• Enjoy working collaboratively and across many cultures
• Outlook, Excel – proficient required
• Superior attention to detail, communication skills and conflict management skills
• Possess a collaborative personality and be open to suggestions from the team.
• Exemplify a strong knowledge of industry protocols and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies.
• Strong time management and organizational skills and able to meet deadlines.
• Should have a strong moral code and sense of ethics.
• Familiarity with CFR Title 16, ASTM, CPC/GCC, CPSIA/CPSC, ANSI/BIFMA/UL, SOR, California TB117, UPLR and warning labels, AATCC Method 8, CARB, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, legal studies, business administration, project management or a similar field
• 2+ years of sourcing experience required
• Additional certifications in the field of compliance and administration are a bonus.
• Extremely organized, experience with large volume of projects and project management preferred
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills. Quick learner.

Benefits:

• Competitive
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance with Options for Dental/Vision/Pet and Life Insurance
• Positive work environment with fun work perks such as company lunches, food truck days, snow cone days and cookout parties
• Opportunities to grow with in the company

About Wood Designs:

Wood Designs is a Monroe, NC based manufacturing company that has been on a steady growth trend in a very stable marketplace. The company has been in business for over 40 years. The current owners have been running the company for over 15 years and have strong long-term achievable growth goals for the company. Which allows for multiple opportunities for team members to grow within the company.