Carters, Inc

Sr Product Integrity Analyst - Safety, Quality & Testing

Carters, Inc • $80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in apparel product testing and safety programs
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements
  • Strong understanding of testing methodologies for fabrics and garments
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience in conducting technical reviews and risk assessments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct daily assessments of test data and address failed results with stakeholders
  • Oversee third-party lab test execution and implement program updates
  • Analyze testing trends and recommend process improvements
  • Investigate safety and quality concerns, providing risk-based analysis
  • Support quality investigations and update test requests as needed
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on product designs and safety risks
  • Distribute internal testing policies and maintain communication with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic supply chain team
  • Critical role in product safety and brand reputation
  • Chance to develop advanced knowledge in product integrity disciplines
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional partners
  • Atlanta office location with a focus on work-life balance
Full Job Description

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Senior Analyst, Product Integrity (Safety, Quality & Testing) is part of a dynamic Supply Chain team and serves as a critical subject matter expert responsible for managing product testing, and assessing safety and quality risks. This role plays a key part in protecting consumers and maintaining brand reputation. The position requires the ability to independently evaluate technical test data, identify emerging risks, and provide recommendations that support informed business decisions. This role reports to the Product Integrity Senior Manager, Testing and Compliance and is based in our Atlanta office.


40%: Product Testing

o Conduct daily assessments of incoming test data, including addressing any failed results, in coordination with internal stakeholders to make informed decisions for the brand/business. Communicate with all involved parties regarding the resolution and timing of corrective measures.

o Oversee the accuracy of third-party lab test program execution. Escalate issues to leadership and implement program updates with lab.

o Analyze testing trends, identify recurring failure patterns, and recommend proactive process improvements to reduce quality incidents and business exposure.

o Is the primary owner of testing program execution, ensuring testing protocols remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company risk management objectives.


40%: Product Safety & Quality

o Investigate product safety, quality, and compliance concerns; document findings, maintain tracking, and provide risk-based analysis and recommendations to leadership regarding issue severity, business impact, and mitigation strategies.

o Support quality and safety investigations and resolution of escalated customer concerns. Issue new test requests and update recommendations as needed to assess risk and exposure.

o Provide technical expertise for market driven innovation by identifying safety, and quality risks and recommend corrective actions.


20%: Product Integrity

o Partner with cross-functional partners as requested to review product designs, samples and specifications to identify potential safety, quality and compliance risks and possible preventive actions.

o Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in product testing and develop advanced knowledge in additional Product Integrity disciplines, including regulatory compliance, chemical management, labeling requirements, and product safety. Provide technical consultation and guidance to cross-functional business partners and leadership.

o Maintain and distribute internal testing policies and manuals.

o Communication with customers, suppliers/vendors, and all service providers as assigned and necessary.


WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must Have

• 5+ years of experience in apparel product testing, safety, quality, and product integrity programs.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and apply company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards while exercising sound judgment in risk-based decision-making.

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, requirements to fabrics, trims, and garments.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with databases, reporting tools, and other data management software with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, laboratories, and external business partners.

• Experience conducting technical reviews, risk assessments, and investigations related to product safety, quality, compliance, and consumer products.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of children's product regulations, including testing, labeling, and safety requirements in domestic and international markets.

• Experience working with third-party testing laboratories and managing testing program execution.

• Knowledge of CPSIA, CPSC, ASTM, and other consumer product safety regulations and standards.

• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, or similar platforms.


NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.


About Carters, Inc

Carter's, Inc. operates as a children's apparel and accessories company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Its Carter's brand products include baby products, such as bodysuits, pants, dresses, knit sets, blankets, layette essentials, bibs, booties, sleep and play products, rompers, and jumpers; play clothes comprising knit and woven cotton apparel; sleepwear products consisting of pajamas in cotton, fleece, and ploy-jersey; and other products, including bedding, outerwear, swimwear, footwear, socks, diaper bags, gift sets, toys, and hair accessories. The company also provides products under the OshKosh brand name, which comprise play clothes in denim, fleece, and other fabrics for sizes newborn to 14. It sells its products through company-operated stores, department stores, and online, as well as through other retail outlets, such as specialty stores, national chains, and mass merchants. As of January 2, 2021, the company operated approximately 800 Carter's retail stores, 100 OshKosh retail stores, and its products were available in approximately 18,000 department stores and other retail outlets in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about Carters, Inc
Size
15,900 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$109.7 million
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
+1.7%
Revenue
$3 billion
NASDAQ

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