Specialist, Product Safety

Job description

Under close supervision, the Specialist, Product Safety supports the implementation of VF product safety requirements and helps ensure finished products placed in the market comply with applicable product safety regulations, internal standards, and customer expectations. The role supports product safety execution across Apparel, Accessories, Equipment, and Footwear product categories by coordinating with internal stakeholders, vendors, factories, suppliers, and laboratories. The Specialist follows established procedures to support product safety reviews, chemical safety testing governance, corrective action follow-up, retest review, shipment disposition support, compliance documentation, and stakeholder training. The role escalates non-routine or unresolved product safety issues to the supervisor or appropriate internal stakeholders and provides factual data and observations to support continuous improvement of product safety standards and processes. Location: ASIA, BGD, Dhaka, Empori Financial Tower Office.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of VF product safety policies, standards, and governance documentation across Apparel, Accessories, Equipment, and Footwear categories
• Support product safety line reviews during development, Production Readiness Meetings, and seasonal review stages
• Track mitigation actions and follow up with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and factories to support timely closure of review findings
• Support chemical safety testing execution based on VF Restricted Substances List (RSL) requirements and required test packages
• Maintain accurate testing records and status updates in applicable systems or tracking tools
• Support factory and supplier facility engagement to understand chemical management practices
• Support preparation, review, and submission of CPSC CPSIA CPC/GCC information for eFiling
• Support APAC Targeted Testing program execution, including sample coordination and documentation of outcomes
• Support training for internal stakeholders and external partners on product safety and chemical safety requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Material Science, Textiles, Product Compliance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• One to two years of relevant experience in product safety, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, testing, or quality preferred
• Experience working with vendors, factories, suppliers, laboratories, or cross-functional product teams preferred
• Working knowledge of product safety, chemical safety testing, and regulatory compliance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical information to stakeholders
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills and ability to use testing platforms and tracking tools
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for factory and supplier facility engagement

Skills

• Chemical Testing
• Microsoft Office
• Product Safety
• Regulatory Compliance
• RSL Testing
• Supplier Coordination