Sr Consultant, Product Safety & Compliance

$73K — $132K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of compliance, operations, or regulatory change management experience.
  • Experience developing program documentation and conducting gap analysis.
  • Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and report on project progress.
  • Experience with process mapping and identifying controls or gaps.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and data analysis for process improvement.
  • Skill in translating regulations into actionable compliance plans.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain understanding of regulatory risks and develop policies accordingly.
  • Conduct risk assessments of business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Consult on new initiatives to ensure compliance is integrated from design to execution.
  • Develop training plans to ensure compliance awareness across teams and vendors.
  • Coordinate improvements for effective compliance controls in stores and digital sales.
  • Identify metrics to support decision-making and track compliance program activities.
  • Lead regulatory change management for new laws and compliance initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
  • Short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Paid sick leave, national holidays, and vacation days.
Full Job Description
The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .

Job Title: Sr Consultant, Product Safety & Compliance

Classification: Exempt

Date: May 2026 

As a Senior Compliance Consultant, you will: 

  • Maintain expertise in regulatory requirements and emerging compliance risks impacting Target’s consumer product assortment. Develop and maintain scalable compliance standards, controls, and procedures related to product safety, testing, labeling, certification, and market access requirements across Baby & Children’s Products, Home, Hardlines, Electronics & Batteries, Toys, Sporting Goods, and related categories.

  • Analyze regulatory requirements to determine applicability across Target’s consumer product categories and selling channels, including evaluation of technical compliance obligations related to product safety, reporting, testing, labeling, certification, and selling restrictions. Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to communicate requirements and support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

  • Perform ongoing risk assessments across new and existing product assortments to identify compliance gaps and control weaknesses. Partner with internal stakeholders to implement scalable solutions and drive risk remediation activities.

  • Integrate product compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle, from supplier onboarding and item setup through market placement, ongoing monitoring, and product removal. Design and improve processes, systems, and operational controls that enable efficient, scalable, and repeatable execution across Target’s in-store and digital sales channels.

  • Lead regulatory change management activities for new laws and regulations impacting the salability of Target’s consumer product assortment, including selling restrictions, registrations, labeling/signing, and reporting requirements. Proactively drive compliance initiatives in response to emerging regulatory developments, industry trends, and evolving business risks.

  • Lead end-to-end management of regulatory inspections and compliance escalations, including issue assessment, stakeholder engagement, remediation planning, and resolution tracking.

  • Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders including, Merchandising, Technology, Item Data & Taxonomy, and Product Safety, Quality & Regulatory (PSQR) to influence compliance strategy, support risk-based decision-making, and drive effective implementation of regulatory requirements.

  • Develop training and communication strategies to educate cross-functional teams and vendors on product compliance requirements. Ensure compliance obligations, processes, and guidance are clearly documented, and that effective resources are available to support awareness, understanding, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

  • Contribute to and maintain a positive team culture by demonstrating behaviors consistent with Target’s values of Inclusivity, Connection and Drive. 

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. 

About You: 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Law, or related field; and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience in product compliance, retail operations, or regulatory change management.

  • Expertise in U.S. consumer product safety regulations, technical standards, and compliance obligations related to general merchandise products, including CPSC requirements, CPSIA, ASTM and UL standards, Prop 65, battery regulations, state EPR and recycling laws, labeling and reporting obligations, and chemical restrictions.

  • Experience assessing regulatory requirements, identifying compliance risks and control gaps, and implementing scalable compliance solutions.

  • Proven project management and process improvement experience, including stakeholder communication, business process mapping, and operational control design.

  • Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally to implement compliance requirements, resolve issues, and balance business and regulatory objectives.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience analyzing data, identifying trends and root causes, and developing reporting and monitoring mechanisms.

  • Proven ability to translate regulations into actionable compliance guidance and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) 

  • Experience working in a matrixed environment within the retail industry 

  • Previous experience developing and overseeing sustainable compliance programs of consumer retail products

Benefits Eligibility

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