About the job

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.
- Robust 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.

For expedited review, please reach out to [email protected]

📌 Product Integrity / Testing & Compliance Manager – Apparel (India)
🏢 StrideLogic
📍 India