Compliance Analyst

Darling Ingredients; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Compliance Analyst to prepare plant sites for SMETA audits and manage outcomes. The role involves coordinating audit activities, reviewing documentation, and assisting with remediation of findings, with a focus on clear communication across global brands and teams.

The candidate should be well organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple audits, policies, and data-driven risk assessments in a dynamic, corporate environment.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Corporate Compliance with customer audits.
• Manage Darling's customer audits including preparation and communication with internal teams, auditors, and customers.
• Define audit scope, develop checklists, schedule on-site or virtual assessments, and organize data from multiple departments.
• Identify risks and prioritize them using data-driven approaches.
• Review policies, documents, and certifications for compliance.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

Audit software

Compliance software

Job description

Job Description

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

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and occasional travel to offsite locations.
• Requires frequent walking and prolonged sitting with use of a computer or other office equipment.
• Occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and use senses to perform job duties.
• Requires occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25lbs.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.