Environmental Trade Regulations Specialist

Environmental Trade Regulations Specialist Career Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Environmental Trade Regulations Specialist to join their trade compliance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that imported and exported products 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. You will monitor and analyze regulations affecting product sourcing, manufacturing and / or processing, transportation, storage, and distribution, and work cross-functionally to implement and maintain compliance measures throughout the supply chain.

Environmental Trade Regulations Specialist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements that impact products in the supply chain, including but not limited to product safety, labeling, material sourcing, environmental, and trade regulations (e.g., REACH, CBAM, EUDR, RMI, Conflict Minerals, general ESG, PFAS reporting, various trade sanctions, etc.)

Collaborate with procurement, supply chain, quality, legal, foreign trade, sales, suppliers, and customers to ensure supplier and product compliance.

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

Assist in interpreting applicable rules, regulations, and standards and identifying their impact on the Company and its subsidiaries.

Provide recommendations to management of risks, changes, and benefits / costs related to product-based issues / compliance.

Support internal and external audits, responding to regulatory inquiries and documentation requests.

Participate in developing and conducting educational and compliance trainings as necessary to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.

Serve as an administrator for internal tools and software, addressing queries and optimizing their use to support compliance objectives.

Environmental Trade Regulations Specialist Required Experience and Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, regulatory affairs, business, engineering, quality assurance or a similar field.

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 analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision on routine tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with compliance management systems or ERP platforms is a plus.

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