Trainee Non-Food Products Advisor

SGS Global Business Services Asia Inc.; Muntinlupa; Presencial; PHP 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SGS Global Business Services Asia Inc. is seeking an Advisor for Non-Food Compliance to guide clients through legislative requirements, review pack copy and product specifications, and ensure adherence to industry guidelines.

You will collaborate with clients and suppliers, stay updated on regulatory changes, develop standard sign-off checklists, and train junior staff while contributing to the advisory business growth.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Technical background with understanding of test methods and technical reports.
• Appreciation of consumer protection legislation.
• Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills and proactive learning mindset.
• Ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, check, question and approve pack copy/product specifications per client requirements.
• Ensure pack copy adheres to EU/UK legislation, codes of practice and guidelines.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, design agencies, print houses and stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with BD/account manager, clients and suppliers.
• Provide guidance on legislation, codes and guidelines.
• Keep up to date on legislation, guidelines and trends in non-food consumer products.
• Develop a technical sign-off checklist to confirm regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain working instructions to support processes and knowledge transfer.
• Train and cross-train advisory team, onboarding junior advisors and technologists.
• Contribute to the growth of the advisory business and maintain client relationships.

Conocimientos

Technical background

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

IT skills

Consumer products knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree qualification in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

About the role

The Advisor for Non-Food Compliance plays a pivotal role within the Advisory Team, ensuring the adherence to legislation, codes of practice, and industry guidelines. This position is responsible for providing guidance, conducting thorough reviews, and maintaining compliance standards in a dynamic regulatory landscape. The role encompasses various tasks, from pack copy validation to product specifications oversight, fostering client relationships, and actively contributing to regulatory insights.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, check, question and approve pack copy/product specifications in accordance with the client's requirements taking information from supplier specifications
• Ensure that pack copy adheres to all current and pending EU and UK legislation, codes of practice, client's requirement and industry guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers, design agencies, print houses, and other internal or external stakeholders
• Attend both internal and external meetings as required, collaborating with business development/account manager, clients, suppliers, enforcement agencies, and other relevant entities
• Provide advice and guidance to internal and external parties relating to legislation, codes of practice, and guidelines
• Keep well informed and up to date on all relevant legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines, news and events and trends within the non-food and consumer products industry
• Develop a comprehensive technical sign-off checklist as a standardized tool to confirm that all regulatory work meets current required standards/legislation and is free from errors
• Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive working instructions to support consistent processes and knowledge transfer
• Responsible for training and cross training within the advisory team, including onboarding junior advisors and technologists
• Contribute to the growth of the advisory business and maintain strong client relationships

About you

• Bachelor's degree qualification in a relevant field
• Technical background with an understanding of test methods technical reports
• Appreciation of consumer protection legislation
• Technical background preferably in consumer products
• Highly organised and a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally
• Calm and controlled under pressure, confident in decision-making, able to work independently
• Strong IT skills
• Keen to learn and take a proactive approach to expand own knowledge