Compliance Technologist

Job Description

The Compliance Technologist will sit in the Product Assurance team, playing an important role within the wider Commercial team to ensure that products are ethically sourced through the supply chain, they are compliant with legislation and that they are fitfor purpose for our customers. The Compliance Technologist will support the management of the supply chain and other important functions such as legislative requirements and sustainability.Client DetailsThe client is a successful FMCG/retail business based in Wakefield.DescriptionThe Compliance Technologist will work a 37.5hr working week and be responsible for:

• Coordination and maintenance of the supply chain; conduct regular reviews of our supply chain, including the on-boarding of new suppliers, whilst ensuring transparency and compliance;
• Manage the audit schedule and arrange audits where appropriate to support our no audit, no order policy, ensuring all non-conformitys are reviewed with continuous monitoring of corrective actions plans;
• Communication with suppliers to ensure Card Factory requirements are followed;
• To be a modern slavery policy ambassador working with the supply chain to monitor awareness, conduct risk assessments, mitigate risks and update policies;
• Play an important part in the management of our FSC certification and UKTR/EUTR requirements; complete monthly checks on supplier FSC status and documentation, audit preparation, general FSC housekeeping, and UKTR/EUTR compliance;
• Monthly reporting for environmental legislation including WEEE and Battery;
• Monitoring of chemical compliance in-line with REACH and CLP Regulations, producing reports and tracking information;
• Support the companys ESG commitments by encouraging sustainability across product and packaging;
• Develop new or existing processes and policies where appropriate within the QC team to improve effectiveness;
• Work closely with the QC and buying teams to provide guidance and support for legislative requirements, ethical practices and sustainability goals;
• Be an all-round ambassador for the QC and wider team, supporting departmental and group strategies.

ProfileThe successful Compliance Technologist will have:

• A strong understanding of the importance of QC functions, ethical and legislative requirements;
• Experience in ethical supply chain management;
• Experience working with Far East suppliers and other key stakeholders;
• The ability to work cross-functionally with other departments;
• Proficient Excel skills (Pivots and Look-ups);
• Experience in some of the following areas; Modern Slavery, FSC, WEEE Regulations, Battery Directive, UKTR/EUTR, REACH, CLP, product and packaging sustainability (all are not essential but are advantageous);
• Would have a background in Ethical, Quality and Compliance. You could be from a Quality Assurance / Compliance and Product Technologist background.

Job OfferThe Compliance Technologist will work at successful FMCG manufacturer/retailer based in Wakefield and be offered a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental and financial well-being.This includes:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays), per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance
• SAYE scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Flex My Day
• Pension
• Discounts at over 800 retailers