Raw Material Regulatory Advisor

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CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

(1) REGULATORY ASSESSMENT OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED GOODS:

• Interpret regulatory requirements for raw materials (RMs) and finished goods (FGs) across divisions and regions.
• Identify and address variations or conflicts in regulations by product type or geography.
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistent regulatory understanding and application.

(2) PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Coordinate cross-functional projects related to regulatory compliance and raw material assessments.
• Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure timely execution.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders to align project goals.
• Track progress and provide regular updates to leadership on project status and risks.

(3) SYSTEM MANAGEMENT:

• Oversee implementation and maintenance of regulatory systems and databases.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within compliance tracking systems.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to enhance system functionality and user experience.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain operational efficiency.

(4) CUSTOMER SUPPORT:

• Respond routinely to internal and external customer inquiries.
• Represent functional area in project meetings.
• Monitor and articulate issues which will impact S-W products or our customers.
• Develop responses to Agency inquiries for review by Manager and Legal.
• Lead efforts to respond to complex customer inquiries or certification statements.

(5) CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Recommend and implement process or system enhancements to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
• Partner with team leads to facilitate the enrichment of product or raw material data to support departmental business and project needs.
• Make recommendations for and drive departmental continuous improvement projects to improve data access, data integrity or data enrichment.
• Deliver training to new team members and cross-functional partners to build regulatory awareness.

“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in sciences such as chemistry, engineering, industrial hygiene, or similar

Preferred:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in sciences such as chemistry, engineering, industrial hygiene, or similar

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3 years’ experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs
• Proven experience managing regulatory requirements for raw materials and finished goods.

Preferred:

• 6 years’ experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs
• Experience with global regulatory requirements

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Expertise in Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulations.
• Experience defining or implementing requirements for regulatory or formula management systems
• Experience in paint & coatings or chemical industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal team members, cross-functional stakeholders, and IT partners.
• Attention to detail.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced team environment, both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred:

• Experience defining or implementing requirements for Sherwin-Williams internal regulatory and formula management systems, including HEARS, PV, and RMDM.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects.
• Proficiency in common project management methods such as chartering, user story writing, requirements gathering and documentation, status reporting, etc.
• Experience delivering technical presentations to diverse audiences.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 15%