The Global Product Compliance Department is responsible for setting requirements for the H&M group’s consumer products according to legislation for all channels and markets. This includes product safety, labelling, chemical and physical test methods.

Are you interested in research and standards and have excellent communication skills? Then this might be interesting for you!

We are now looking for a physical specialist that will be responsible for all legal physical material and product standards and requirements including product safety for the H&M Group. You will focus on textile products, leather - including footwear, bags and belts.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Set, implement, update and follow up on legal and safety requirements and routines concerning the products’ physical properties 
• Interpret rules and regulations and put them into a relevant context
• Carry out and coordinate expansion research for new markets. This includes product requirements, regulations on certification and other conformity assessment procedures
• Carry out and coordinate expansion research for new product types
• Work proactively to identify potential product safety risks
• Create workable guidelines and routines for the buying office and supply chain to secure that products are compliant 
• Support supply chain on legal and safety related material and product standards and requirements for H&M Group's existing 70+ sales markets
• Develop and set new test methods and routines within your field when required
• Support and train colleagues within your field when required
• Participate in working groups and other external forums within your field

We are looking for you who:

• Have at least a few years of practical experience within a relevant field
• A possible degree as a textile engineer or similar
• Have good knowledge within relevant product field
• Have ability to foresee the consequences of decisions
•  Have ability to turn complex information into simple and workable guidelines and routines
• Are structured and organized with analytical skills
• Have good networking and communication skills
• Have excellent written and spoken English
• Team player that lives by H&M values

We offer

An inclusive workplace, driven by values, creativity and high level of responsibility from start.

This is a fulltime position based in our Head Office in Stockholm, starting as soon as possible. Last day to apply is 14th of February. If you have any questions please contact Anki Ahlström @ [email protected]