Product & Trade Compliance Manager (m/f/d)
WHY CFAB?
Behind every campaign, every product and every step of our growth is a team that takes ownership, moves fast and delivers results. That’s what defines cfab.
What looks like a strong brand from the outside is built internally through high performance, fast execution and people who work with full intensity to drive our growth.
As Product & Trade Compliance Manager you’ll make sure our products meet all relevant regulatory requirements for the European and US markets. You’ll own key Product and Trade Compliance topics, ensure correct product classification and labeling, and coordinate customs clearance together with our external Customs Brokers and agency partners.
You’ll work closely with Buying, Product and Supply Chain, identify compliance risks early and make sure our products reach our markets reliably, efficiently and in full compliance.
YOUR IMPACT
- Own Product and Packaging Compliance across the EU and US markets
- Ensure packaging, cartons, polybags and product labels meet relevant EU requirements, particularly the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
- Ensure compliance with relevant US requirements, including Country-of-Origin Marking, Textile Fiber Content and Care Labeling
- Independently monitor and interpret relevant EU and US legislation and proactively identify compliance risks
- Own complete and compliant documentation, including Technical Files and Compliance Records
- Review products, packaging and labeling proofs prior to production release
- Determine and validate correct HS/TARIC classifications for the EU and HTS classifications for the US
- Monitor classification risks across the entire product portfolio
- Support duty and landed cost optimization together with the Buying team
- Act as the internal point of contact for our external Customs Brokers and agency partners across the EU and US
- Prepare and review relevant customs documentation, including Commercial Invoices, classifications and proof of origin
- Coordinate customs clearance with our external partners
- Ensure accurate and efficient collaboration with our Customs Brokers
- Understand and support relevant customs processes, including ATLAS in Germany, CBP entry processes in the US, and Direct and Indirect Customs Representation
WHY YOU WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR US
- Proven experience in Product Compliance, Trade Compliance or a comparable regulatory environment
- Strong knowledge of EU product safety and packaging legislation, particularly GPSR
- Good knowledge of relevant US requirements, particularly Country-of-Origin Marking and Textile Labeling
- Experience with HS/TARIC or HTS Product Classification
- Confident working with regulatory texts and independently interpreting and applying legal requirements
- Experience working cross-functionally with Buying, Product, Supply Chain and external partners
- Highly structured and detail-oriented working style
- Strong sense of ownership and the ability to identify potential compliance risks early
- Experience with customs clearance processes or working with Customs Brokers is a plus
- Experience in Apparel, Textiles or Consumer Goods Import Compliance is a plus
- Knowledge of Direct and Indirect Customs Representation is a plus
- Very good English skills, both written and spoken; German is a plus
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT CFAB
Permanent employment contract
31 vacation days
Flexible Work Hours & Option to Work from Home
Apple equipment (MacBook & iPhone)
Paid team lunches three times per week
Monthly flexible benefits (e.g. FitX membership or Probonio credit)
Corporate benefits & exclusive discounts
In-office manicure & barber appointments
Monthly product vouchers
Optional company car available after the probation period
A personal birthday voucher
Regular team events & celebrations
Plenty of room for your ideas, ownership, and active co-creation
WHAT MOTIVATES US
At cfab ambition and speed go hand in hand with high standards for our work. We don’t just want to develop ideas: we want to bring them to life quickly and see what comes of them. For us, it’s not just about good ideas, but above all about the results they produce.Our growth is driven by people who set high standards, drive things forward, and want to grow alongside us. Here you’ll have the space to take on responsibility, develop your skills, and make your own impact visible.
READY TO CREATE WHAT’S NEXT?
Let’s make it happen.