Merchandise Compliance Advisor

Merchandise Compliance Advisor

Manchester

The world is noisier than ever, with millions of brands competing for seconds of attention but how do we at Brand Addition stand out?  We add heart and soul to goods and gifts that build brand love. We add purpose to products that spread more joy and less junk. We add emotion to everyday items that inspire connection. When you only have a second to make an impression, adding what matters makes every moment count.

Brand Addition is a full-scale creative merchandise agency that helps global brands build culture, awareness, and meaningful connections. We extend our client values in thoughtful, sustainable, globally conscious ways to create branded moments that people love.  What we do today can determine what kind of place that will be.

In an industry of excess – we will lead through sustainability to generate wellbeing for generations to come. We will continue to build amazing products while strengthening careers and client relationships. Here at Brand Addition, we work across oceans and continents to build a better, brighter future for our partners, our people and our planet.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Merchandise Compliance Advisor who will lead the overall management and responsibility of Brand Additions product compliance processes and procedures, including the product testing manual.

Responsibilities:

Working closely and awareness of high-risk product assessments in categories such as Toys, Electronics (Desktop), Packaging , Food Contact , Labelling with all areas of the business as appropriate to ensure that processes and procedures are adhered to in relation to quality & product compliance.

Creation, maintenance and sign-off of product declaration of conformity and updating these as changes to product legislation are implemented (DOC)

Responsible to ensure that all the products sourced and sold by Brand Addition are compliant against all applicable standards relevant to the destination where the products are being sold.

Guidance, training, and updates to the business on product compliance to ensure that our products remain fully compliant. Examples Reach ,Triman , PAP , Spanish Packaging Reg , EUDR, GPSR , PFAS

Maintenance of the Compliance Roadmap to ensure Brand Addition are aware of and prepared for all impending product legislation

Arranging for product testing to be undertaken to applicable standards with independent test labs to prove product compliance.

Work alongside the Quality Teams in London, Asia, and USA to help manage the relationship with any 3rd party compliance partners

Working with suppliers and Brand Addition staff to obtain test reports for products and ensuring that the frequency of testing is consistent with Brand Addition requirements and that they have been tested to appropriate standards

Engagement with regulatory bodies (Intertek, SGS, Bureau Veritas, CTI , ECHA , Qima)

Maintain a database of all approved products and ensure that all technical files are appropriately maintained to ensure continued compliance.

Representing Brand Addition for any external product compliance enquires or Client support as required.

Preparation & presentation of management information on all product compliance activities as required.

Providing Compliance Helpdesk support

All other duties as and when required from the direct team and wider business.

Requirements:

·         Hybrid working - Must be commutable to Manchester HQ

What you can expect from us:

Culture:

Brand Addition may be fast paced but it’s a fun and friendly place to work. We have a big footprint globally but remain personal and transparent with an adult led culture.  You can expect quality and value to be built in to everything we do. You’ll have the support of a close network of colleagues and managers, and every day is different here!  We want you to bring your personality to work and we love our diversity.

Reward and recognition:

It’s not just our customers we want to wake up with a smile on their face. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer:  Global Development and Secondment Opportunities - Flexible Working - Early Finish Friday - Finish Early On Your Birthday - Contributory Pension Scheme - Life Assurance - Great Holiday Scheme - Bonus Scheme - Sickness Scheme - Fruit - Monthly Get-Togethers -Cycle to Work Scheme - Maternity Incentives to name a few.

Career and development:

We want you to develop your career with us and we’ll support you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.  You can expect to have full induction and training relevant to your role as well as a mentor within the team to help you along the way.   We advertise all our vacancies internally and there are lots of ad hoc project opportunities to get involved in locally and globally too!