Global Compliance Officer (based in The Netherlands)

VERSUNI
  • Amsterdam
  • Detachering
  • HBO
  • 40 uur

#Global Safety #Regulatory

Location: Based in Amsterdam/Drachten.

Your responsibilities as Global Compliance Officer are leading a global team of 40+ experts who work together to ensure our brands is protected and promoted by ensuring a high level of quality, safety, compliance and sustainability. Your team exist of colleagues from 20+ different nationalities. They are globally spread over all continents and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. As we value diversity, we have a multi-functional and diverse team, with different points of view, different ways of thinking and new capabilities to strengthen.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Global Regulatory Monitoring and Interpretation:

- Monitor all relevant safety regulations and standards globally.

- Interpret and apply these regulations to ensure compliance across all markets.

- Maintain a thorough understanding of the EU Safety Commission and other international

regulatory bodies.

- Manage reporting to the Safety Commission as applicable.

2. Safety and Regulatory Protocol Development:

- Create and implement comprehensive safety and regulatory protocols.

- Ensure these protocols are up to date with the latest regulatory requirements and industry

best practices.

- Drive new protocols based on consumer feedback of incidents.

3. Training and Deployment:

- Train internal teams and stakeholders on safety and regulatory protocols.

- Deploy these protocols effectively across all business units.

- Assure timely implementation of safety and compliance measures.

4. Leadership and Representation:

- Lead important turnaround projects in product compliance and market access on a global

scale.

- Act at the interface of finished goods suppliers, internal safety compliance teams, and

market access authorities.

- Represent the company at Council level in the European Industry association for

Manufacturers of Household Appliances (APPLiA) and chair the Small Appliance division.

- Help lead regulations in the industry through active participation in industry associations and

regulatory bodies.

5. Product Safety and Compliance Management:

- Lead the team responsible for ensuring all branded household appliances meet safety and

compliance standards.

- Act as the go-to person for any compliance and safety issues, providing leadership for

resolution.

- Monitor safety incidents in the market, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective

and preventive actions.

- Ensure products are market-ready and compliant on the first attempt.

- Conduct product risk assessment, mitigation, and management activities to proactively

address potential safety issues.

6. Strategic and Competitive Monitoring:

- Monitor the competitive landscape to ensure initiatives and internal requirements align with

consumer and user expectations.

- Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes to maintain competitive

advantage.

- Well-connected in the regulatory environment.

7. Stakeholder Engagement:

- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for safety and compliance

initiatives.

- Build and maintain strong connections with regulatory authorities, industry associations, and

other key stakeholders.

- Well-known in the industry for his level of expertise in the home appliances safety and

regulatory landscape.

8. Quality Management System Oversight:

- Represent the company as the legal manufacturer within the certified Quality Management

System.

- Ensure that domestic appliances manufactured and placed on the market comply with this

system.

Functie-eisen

To succeed in this role you should have:

  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Law, or a related field with a focus on safety and compliance. Master degree in a relevant domain.
  • Minimum of 20 years in regulatory compliance, safety management, or a related field within the home appliances industry.

    • Proven competence in risk assessment, management, and mitigation.
    • Experience in reporting safety incidents and managing product recalls.
    • Experience in managing transformational projects.

Next to that you have:

  • Strong leadership with project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Change management.
  • Deep understanding of global safety regulations and standards, particularly within the EU.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
  • Well-connected within the industry and regulatory bodies.
  • You are well networked globally with relevant key institutes, regulatory bodies, or key opinion leaders
  • You easily connect with executive level leaders
  • Business mindset in balance with the restrictive world of compliance requirements, safety and market access protocols.
  • Good understanding of EU Regulatory processes and procedures is required
  • Strong networking skills with a natural ability for engaging influencing and inspiring others.

Additional Attributes:

-Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Ability to anticipate regulatory changes and implement

proactive measures.

-Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret regulations and assess compliance risks.

-Team Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

-Problem-Solver: Ability to resolve compliance and safety issues effectively and efficiently.

Solliciteren

Inclusiviteit en diversiteit

Uiteraard staat deze vacature open voor iedereen die zich hierin herkent. We geloven dat diverse teams van belang zijn voor ons als lerende organisatie, die voorop wil blijven lopen in de wereld van werk. Want juist verschillen tussen mensen zorgen voor groei. Van collega's, klanten, kandidaten en daarmee van Yacht. Heb jij een uniek talent? We ontmoeten je graag.

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Vijay Kumar

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