Regulatory Affairs Analyst

Schreiber Foods; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Schreiber Foods seeks a Regulatory Affairs professional in Mexico to lead labeling regulatory decisions and ensure deadlines are met.

You will coordinate with SENASICA, COFEPRIS and other agencies, review artwork for regulatory compliance, perform risk assessments, and implement changes across products. Proficiency in English/Spanish, PLM software, and cross-functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
• 3–5 years in labeling or food regulatory affairs or export compliance.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Experience with international markets, country laws and product exports.
• Proficiency in MS Office and PLM software (Optiva or similar).
• Ability to read and interpret regulations locally and internationally.
• Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Function independently on labeling regulatory issues and meet deadlines.
• Maintain contacts with industry associations and government agencies to ensure compliance.
• Review and approve all new/revised artwork for regulatory accuracy and perform risk assessments.
• Communicate with customers and internal partners to apply label changes in final artwork.
• Review regulatory status of new/revised formulas for market compliance.
• Develop nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements using PLM software.
• Stay updated on local and international regulations related to formulations and packaging.
• Provide export regulatory guidance and develop compliance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate materials for annual certifications and customer/authority claims.
• Prepare and maintain documentation to support country requirements.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Labeling compliance

Export compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Optiva PLM

Job description

Job Category

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Family

Compliance & Regulatory Affairs

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Function independently as a decision-maker on labeling regulatory issues and ensure that deadlines are met.


• Have a strong authority network. Maintain contacts and cooperate with industry associations and key government agencies such as SENASICA, COFEPRIS, etc. to ensure compliance with audit and certification requirements.


• Review and approve all new and revised artwork for technical and grammatical accuracy to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. Perform a risk assessment evaluation on product and labeling compliance once hired and implement changes as needed.


• Communicate with customers and the internal partners to ensure that all label changes are accurately incorporated in final artwork.


• Review acceptability and regulatory status of new and revised product development formulas to ensure market compliance.


• Develop accurate nutrition facts panels and ingredient statements utilizing PLM software.


• Stay abreast of local and international regulations by understanding the existing and emerging regulations related to formulations and packaging.


• Communicate non-compliances to the leadership and suggest corrective actions.


• Provide the company with export regulatory direction for both internal and external customers including researching and analyzing information to develop and implement effective compliance policies and procedures. Serve as a channel for resolution on compliance issues


• Research and analyze government rules and regulations and related to supporting documentation and ensure company compliance. Responsible for ensuring company has the most up-to-date documentation to support country requirements.


• Coordinate supporting materials to assist on annual Certifications and claims from customers or authorities


• Complete all plant and product registrations based on country requirements.


• Prepare and maintain manuals that outline the requirements for Company compliance to those who directly engage in import and export activities.


• Changed to critical for selection and include the need to bring authority network


• Included this part to perform a risk assessment on labeling and product compliance


• Changed to critical for selection

Key Ingredients

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field


• 3-5 experience in labeling, food regulatory affairs, or export compliance required, food industry experience preferred.


• Spanish and English fluency required


• Experience working in the international segment and understanding of country laws, requirements, and application in product exports


• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, & PowerPoint


• Proficiency in Optiva PLM or similar system


• Ability to accurately read and interpret regulations (local, state, federal, international)


• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, high-pressure environment


• Attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Flexibility with changing priorities


• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills of complex situations


• Strong sense of urgency