Compliance Specialist

SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this position is responsible for ensuring that purchased raw materials and finished product meet all applicable regulatory requirements, both domestic and international, by assisting in the collection, compilation, and analysis of environmental and other product data, tracking regulatory compliance, and helping ensure accurate data reporting for the company and its supply chain operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Monitors and interprets regulatory requirements that impact products in the supply chain, including but not limited to material sourcing, environmental, and trade regulations (e.g., REACH, CBAM, Conflict Minerals, general ESG, PFAS reporting, various trade sanctions, etc.)
 


* Serves as an administrator for internal tools, software and 3rd party supply chain compliance partners, addressing queries and optimizing their use to support compliance objectives.  Escalate non-compliant responses to supply chain management.
 


* Responds to customer requests for compliance regarding environmental regulations such as REACH/ROHS/Prop 65/PFAS/TSCA.
 


* Assists in developing, implementing and managing environmental and product data systems, processes, and procedures to facilitate the collection, organization, and reporting of environmental, social and governance data.
 


* Reports material composition data for products, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations like REACH and ROHS by validating vendor supplied data and submitting data into the International Material Data System (IMDS). 


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* Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


* Ability to understand complex problems and utilize analytical skills to reduce complexity.

Ability to identify and assess risk.


* Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to resolve disputes and observe confidentiality.


* Ability to use PC and widely used software packages, e.g., MSOffice365; learn new software packages as necessary.


* Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.


* Ability to learn new duties and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.


* Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization (both inside and outside the company).

 

MININUM QUALIFICATIONS:      


* B.A.

degree or equivalent


* 3+ years of experience in supply chain, compliance, regulatory affairs, quality assurance or a similar field.


* Working knowledge of supply chain operations and global product compliance standards.


* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


* Proficiency in data analysis and report pr...