Compliance Specialist, Inquiries

SanMar- ExternalIssaquah, WA
Hybrid

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist, Inquiries role supports the Inquiries team function by serving as a first point of contact for the team on legal and compliance-related requests, managing inquiry workflows, coordinating compliance documentation and assisting with project execution. They serve as a connector between internal teams and external partners, such as customers and domestic suppliers. Key duties include maintaining accurate and complete compliance reference materials, coordinating communication and documentation from internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely and accurate responses to compliance inquiries or escalation to Inquiries analysts.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma Preferred
  • 4-6 years of related experience working with verbal and written communications of a compliance nature, or equivalent education
  • Experience with U.S. regulations for apparel and accessories preferred
  • Proficient in analyzing detailed documentation for accuracy and completeness, and capable of recognizing and escalating issues when appropriate
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing processes, deadlines, and team needs
  • Ability to support and train team members on compliance procedures while demonstrating a cooperative and adaptable work style
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Salesforce, Adobe Acrobat and Workfront preferred
  • Comfortable leveraging AI tools for administrative efficiency

Responsibilities

  • Manage team intake email inbox, dashboard and AI-generated outputs to screen and triage incoming compliance inquiries for appropriate routing and urgency; ensuring timely resolution or escalation as needed.
  • Coordinate, track, and prepare responses and documentation from internal and external partners for analyst review, ensuring completeness and timely submission.
  • Conduct internal audits related to redirected inquiries and basic requests, identifying and flagging issues for timely resolution.
  • Draft and maintain team process documentation, training manuals, and templates for areas of responsibility to ensure accuracy and alignment with current procedures and process changes.
  • Prepare and maintain internal team and company compliance resources per established schedules.
  • Aid in training and advising team members on Inquiries team processes and procedures, serving as an additional point of contact for guidance and support.
  • Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
  • Perform backup support for Inquiries analysts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary
  • Accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start.
  • 8 paid holidays
  • 1 paid family day off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability coverage
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pet insurance
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