Coats Chemical Compliance Analyst Recruitment | Apply Online
A rare chance has emerged for aspiring professionals in compliance and sustainability at Coats. The organization is seeking a Product and Chemical Compliance Analyst to join their team in a remote capacity. This Chemical Compliance Analyst position is suited to candidates interested in product compliance and sustainability. Interested candidates should apply before the deadline on 29 September 2026.
About Coats:
Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. The organization provides critical solutions used to create a wide range of products that ensure safety and protection for people, data, and the environment. With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years, Coats operates across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving customers worldwide.
- Job Title: Product and Chemical Compliance Analyst
- Department: Strategy
- Category: Operations & Supply Chain – Sustainability
- Location: Remote (5 Days Working (Mon-Fri) | Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM UK Time)
Chemical Compliance Analyst Job Description:
The Product and Chemical Compliance Analyst will support the Group Product & Chemical Compliance Team by coordinating product and chemical compliance activities, managing compliance data and reporting, and ensuring Coats meets regulatory, customer, and industry requirements across all global operations. This Chemical Compliance Analyst role involves coordinating data, reporting and stakeholder requests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provision of data analysis to Group-wide compliance performance.
- Manage the Group Product & Chemical Compliance Team inbox.
- Log, assign and track all compliance requests.
- Assign requests to the responsible Coats technical lead.
- Issue and file all approved compliance returns to internal stakeholders.
- Produce monthly KPI reports summarizing processed requests and analysis of workflow performance.
- Support the Coats Restricted Substances List (RSL) update process.
- Collaborate with Procurement teams and site Chemicals Officers to ensure compliance with Coats RSL.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Materials/Textile Engineering or similar.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a business environment.
- An understanding of legal requirements relating to Health & Safety and the Environment.
- Experience in managing data accurately.
- Energetic and enthusiastic team player with a desire to learn.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong task prioritization skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
Required Skills:
- Previous experience in textile or manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of global chemical regulations (e.g., UK/EU REACH, RoHS, US EPA TSCA).
- Experience of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Experience of EcoVadis.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates to join Coats as a Product and Chemical Compliance Analyst. The Chemical Compliance Analyst position is a pivotal role in compliance and sustainability. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline on 29 September 2026 to ensure their consideration.
