Product Steward

Description

• Assess and interpret global chemical and product regulations (e.g., REACH, CLP/GHS, TSCA, WHMIS, RoHS, Prop 65, food contact, etc.) to determine applicability and compliance obligations.
• Support product risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and compliance reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure accurate chemical classifications, composition data, and regulatory attributes within SAP Product Compliance.

SAP Product Compliance & Data Management

• Maintain and update regulatory content, safety data, and classifications within SAP Product Compliance modules.
• Manage substance- and material-level regulatory checks, compliance rulesets, and automated product compliance workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and master data teams to optimize system use, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements.

Documentation & Labelling

• Oversee generation and review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and compliance declarations.
• Coordinate updates to documents based on regulatory changes, product changes, or new market requirements.
• Ensure documentation is aligned with current GHS frameworks and regional requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide regulatory and product stewardship guidance to R&D, sourcing, quality, commercial, and operations teams.
• Support new product introductions, product changes, and market expansions through timely compliance assessments.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on chemical and product regulations, contributing to training and internal capability building.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track evolving global regulations and assess potential impact on product portfolios.
• Help maintain internal processes, work instructions, and best practices for product stewardship and compliance.
• Support audits, regulatory inspections, and customer inquiries related to product compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 3–7+ years of experience in product stewardship, regulatory affairs, or chemical compliance, ideally within manufacturing, life sciences, distribution, or specialty chemicals.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Product Compliance is required (e.g., PC—Basic, Dangerous Goods, Safety Data Sheet Management, Marketability, Environmental Compliance, Global Label Management).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of global chemical regulations and product compliance frameworks (e.g., REACH, GHS/CLP, TSCA, K-REACH, food contact, etc.).
• Ability to analyze product composition and regulatory data to determine compliance status.
• Familiarity with SDS authoring, hazard classification, and chemical labeling requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP systems (particularly SAP Product Compliance) and Excel; experience with additional regulatory tools/databases is a plus.