• Job Description

  Req#: R-76932

  UNILEVER IN THE NETHERLANDS IS LOOKING FOR A REGULATORY PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST HOME CARE – REGULATORY AFFAIRS EUROPE

  Location: Unilever – Rotterdam Weena, The Netherlands

  Full-time

  Local conditions apply.

  Salary: 44-64 K gross depending on background and experience

  For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

  ABOUT UNILEVER

  With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

  At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to you need to shape your own future.

  BACKGROUND AND MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

  Unilever is committed to ensure that its products are compliant with legislation and that clear information is provided on their use and any risks that are associated with their use.

  To translate this mission efficiently into action, and to ensure that Unilever complies with its own high standards as well as with the technical aspects of legislation, is the responsibility of the Global Product Compliance (GPC) team.

  Due to the diverse nature of current and potential applications for our products and upcoming regulations to comply to, there is a position of Regulatory Affairs Specialist supporting the European compliance activities within the Home Care business.

  The Specialist will deliver regulatory compliance support to Unilever Home Care Business Group, report to the Global Product Compliance Manager EMEA and will be part of the European Product Compliance Team.

  JOB SUMMARY

  • Act as a Compliance Business Partner to other functions in R&D and Supply Chain (Quality, Procurement, Innovation planners, Logistics etc.)

  • Act as project lead for assigned impact assessments and relevant compliance projects

  • Coordinate the design and implementation of compliance processes focused on European REACH regulatory requirements.

    • In particular, providing regulatory guidance and designing compliance processes in critical regulatory aspects is key, such as REACH (EC) no 1907/2006, Annex II of REACH (SDS directive) or CLP (Classification Labelling and Packaging)

  • Assess the compliance capability and quality of consultants (via scouting & piloting)

  • Independently coordinate and execute the agreed projects/ activities

  KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Degree (min. BSc) or equivalent in Chemistry and/or a relevant education.

  • Min 2-3 years experience in Regulatory Affairs or product development (eg. Home Care, cosmetics) in FMCG or Industrial/Institutional products company

  • Experience in leading projects and impendent coordination of portfolio of activities

  • Strong communication skills, capable to pro-actively engage and communicate with partners/stakeholders across organisation and can tailor complex technical information into clear/relevant messages for all audiences

  • Knowledge of the different operational aspects of REACH; detailed knowledge about regulatory requirements related to Annex II would be an advantage.

  • Work experience with Home Care formulations/specifications would be an advantage.

  • Eager to learn, have an enquiring mind and keen to challenge status quo

  • IT skills & Passion for Data (Excel, data management systems, document management and data analysis)

  • Ability to analyse, trouble-shoot, take initiative, set priorities, drive things forward, look for opportunities for optimization and work under pressure.

  • Fluent in English (written and verbal)

  • Team player and fully operation in virtual ways of working

  WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER

  
  Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

  • Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

  • Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

  • Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

  • We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

  • Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

  • Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.

  • My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

  • Home work allowance

  • Company laptop and mobile phone

  • Green Mobility Policy.

  EXCITED?

  Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

  Looking forward to meeting you!

  Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

  Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

  By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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• About the company

  Unilever plc is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, England. Unilever's products are available in around 190 countries.

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