Product Compliance Analyst (Hybrid)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Product Compliance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you’ll help execute product compliance activities by coordinating submission materials, tracking third-party lab testing status and supporting the implementation of compliance strategies as directed. You’ll also occasionally take ownership of compliance strategy across key product categories. Applicants should have full proficiency in federal and state compliance standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in product compliance and a strong understanding of testing protocols and regulatory requirements.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Supporting and occasionally owning product compliance strategy (Plastics, Print, Soft Goods and Furniture)
• Coordinating submission materials, tracking third-party lab testing status and supporting strategy implementation
• Leading product profiling
• Managing third-party lab relationships
• Supporting Customer Service with compliance-related tasks and inquiries
• Identifying federal and state regulatory standards for raw material and finished product testing
• Collaborating with Product Integrity, Quality Engineering and Product Development teams

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of product compliance experience
• Experience in MS Office, with an emphasis on building and presenting reports
• Comfortable communicating through remote mediums such as video conferences, emails and text messages
• Deep understanding of third-party lab testing processes
• Proven experience with testing standards and identifying appropriate test protocols
• Experience working with third-party testing labs
• Expertise in regulatory requirements
• Ability to read, interpret and explain third-party lab test reports
• Full proficiency in federal and state compliance standards
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to present testing data to multiple audiences and levels
• Experience working with global teams
• Ability to communicate complex testing requirements and results clearly
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain! 

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $25.72-$31.73 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers 
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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Please see the E-Verify Participation Poster and Know Your Rights Poster in English and Spanish for more information. INDRLL1