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Gap Inc. · 5 hours ago

Manager, Product Safety & Regulatory (Beauty & Accessories)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Gap Inc. is a leading company in the fashion industry, known for its commitment to quality and inclusivity. They are seeking a Product Safety Manager to ensure that beauty and accessory products meet safety and compliance standards while collaborating with various teams to implement effective strategies.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Conduct product safety reviews and risk assessments for new beauty, accessory, toys, and footwear products during concept and adoption stages, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and Gap Inc. safety standards. Document issues found and provide actionable recommendations

Communicate risks and recommendations clearly, leading or participating in cross-functional meetings, and delivering written and verbal updates to drive alignment and compliance

Support regulatory strategy by monitoring global regulatory changes, conducting market research, and translating insights into policy updates

Manage the beauty (cosmetics) testing program, including safety, stability, claim substantiation, and regulatory reporting. Analyze test results, resolve testing failures, monitor lab/vendor KPIs, and support lab/consultant management (cost, capability, turnaround time)

Provide training to vendors and internal teams on product safety standards, testing programs, and protocols

Support updates to product safety and regulatory manuals, test protocols, labeling guidelines, SOPs, and other program documentation

Assist in investigating in-market issues and adverse events, conducting root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and escalating to Senior Management, Legal, and Brand teams as needed

Represent Gap Inc. externally, attending trade association meetings and providing regular updates to internal stakeholders

Qualification

Product safety expertiseRegulatory compliance knowledgeTesting program managementMarket research skillsTechnical writing skillsCross-functional collaborationMicrosoft Office proficiencyTraining capabilitiesProject management skillsTime management skills

Required

5–7 years in product safety, regulatory compliance, testing, and quality across beauty/personal care, accessories, footwear, and toys

Expertise in beauty/cosmetics for the U.S. and Canada markets, including FDA MoCRA, Prop 65, and Health Canada requirements

Expertise in adult and children's accessories and footwear for the U.S. and international markets, with working knowledge of CPSIA, ASTM, GPSR, SATRA, Prop 65, REACH, and related standards

Proven ability to establish product safety standards and interpret test results to support business-critical decisions

Strong ability to navigate between strategic and tactical work, with excellent multi-tasking, prioritization, and time management skills

Self-motivated and results-driven, with a sense of urgency and attention to detail

Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, building consensus across Brand merchandising and production teams, Sourcing, QA, Legal, and vendor teams

Skilled in influencing and resolving differing viewpoints

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with Brand teams, vendors, and laboratories

Must have strong technical writing capabilities

Strength in supplier engagement, including training, capability assessments, corrective action leadership, and change management

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, PLM, etc

Preferred

BS/BA degree preferred

Experience in softlines and apparel is a plus

Familiarity with ingredients, IFRA standards, labeling, safety and claim substantiation, ISO 22716 GMP, and international regulations (e.g. Japan, Mexico, EU, and/or UK) is a plus

Project management skills are a plus

Benefits

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.

One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.

Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.

Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.

Employee stock purchase plan.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.