Product and Logistics Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metals and materials sector is seeking a compliance expert based in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will be responsible for regulatory advice and compliance monitoring while contributing to the company's strategic growth. You will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment aimed at achieving departmental goals.

Benefits

Company Healthcare

Company pension (5% company contribution)

Company Sick Pay

Critical Illness and Life Assurance cover

22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25

Free car parking and social events

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential.
• Good technical product/industry knowledge a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly and quarterly compliance reports.
• Monitor and report on product compliance requirements.
• Manage and lead internal audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Huntingdon (onsite only)

Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience

A supplier of high-quality metals and materials, our client specialises in the research and development sectors with a strong focus on science and industry. Their technical teams have worked on materials that have contributed to scientific breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, the fight against COVID-19, and have been used in probes that have travelled through space as far as Saturn.

Established in London in 1946, the company now supplies materials globally and holds offices in the UK, France, Germany, USA and China. Today, backed by the prestigious Private Equity firm Battery Ventures, the company is on an exciting trajectory with a strong mergers and acquisitions strategy and ambitious goals to achieve their growth targets.

The Role

You will provide with timely and accurate regulatory and industry advice to the business, regular risk reporting and compliance monitoring over key controls and risks to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of monthly and quarterly compliance reports to the business
• Update & manage REACH/RoHS/Conflict Mineral & any other relevant product compliance data to maximise the data available in the system and ensure clear internal & external communication of this data.
• Monitor, investigate and report on any product compliance & regulatory requirements which could impact on the activities of the business. Devise a plan to overcome any obstacles which may arise as a result of these requirements.
• Communicate changes in product compliance policies & procedures throughout the business.
• Manage & lead internal audits. Support external audits.
• Be actively involved into internal training experience given to other departments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Document all trade & Customs procedures to allow integration of these procedures into the Quality system
• Support Goodfellow's Compliance Manager with the collation of accurate information to meet regulatory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Implement reporting and other compliance obligation.
  
  

Key Requirements

• Act as lead in compliance monitoring including customer journey reviews, monitoring and key risk/control reviews.
• Ensure that workloads of the department/team are prioritised to meet deadlines set by the business.
• Remain motivated to perform well and encourage others in the team to do the same
• Take ownership of tasks and issues that arise and either address these or delegate onto suitable colleagues.
• Achieve the departments targets and goals
• Determine and report on departmental KPIs.
  
  

Key Expectations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good technical product/industry knowledge
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to drive activities and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt style and approach in different environments
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to challenging and changing business demands
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve results
  
  

Benefits

• Company Healthcare
• Company pension (5% company contribution)
• Company Sick Pay
• Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance cover
• 22 days Annual Leave, rising to 25
• Plus a range of employee benefits provided through their insurances provider.
• In addition, there is free car parking, free tea and coffee and social events during the year.
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.