Compliance Analyst

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Compliance Analyst to prepare plant sites for SMETA audits and manage outcomes across a global brand portfolio. The role requires strong organization, proactive communication, and the ability to coordinate with auditors, plants, and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in compliance or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with audit programs and knowledge of social compliance audits is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Compliance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Understanding of supply chain principles and practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Director of Corporate Compliance with customer audits.
• Manage customer audits including plant communications and documentation gathering.
• Plan and execute audits: define scope, create checklists, schedule on-site or virtual assessments.
• Identify risks and prioritize actions using data-driven approaches.
• Review policies, documents, and certifications for compliance.
• Develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation.
• Provide training on compliance matters and present audit findings to management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Compliance software

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Compliance Analyst will be responsible for preparing Darling plant sites for Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audits (SMETA) and managing outcomes. This person will coordinate all aspects of the SMETA audit, review and prepare documentation with the plants, and assist with remediating findings. The ideal candidate will be exceedingly well organized, proactive, flexible, and a great communicator, able to flourish under the challenge of supporting a global company with diverse brands, people, and programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

• Assist the Director of Corporate Compliance with Customer audits
• Manage Darling's customer audits including plant communications and preparation; document collection, validation, and review; and communications with internal teams, auditors, and customers
  • Planning and Execution: Defining audit scope, developing checklists, scheduling on-site or virtual assessments, and managing and organizing data from multiple departments
  • Risk Evaluation: Identifying and prioritizing risks through data-driven approaches
  • Documentation Review: Review and assess various departments' policies and documents, certifications, and process records
  • Corrective Action Management: Identify and investigate any compliance issues or discrepancies, and work with stakeholders to develop and implement corrective action plans
• Research regulatory standards, changes, and provide analysis of those changes
• Collect, analyze, and summarize information to prepare informative reports
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on compliance-related matters
• Prepare and present reports to management on audit findings and compliance activities
• Communicate and collaborate with the Corporate Compliance team and other internal departments to meet Corporate Compliance goals and program initiatives
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in Business, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Compliance, Supply Chain, or related field
• Understanding of supply chain principles and practices
• Demonstrated work experience using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., CCEP, CCEP-I, CIA)
• Experience with a variety of audit and compliance software
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple ongoing projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn
• Knowledge of social compliance audits like SMETA

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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