Chemical Compliance Advisor

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a strategic and tactical leader to manage global chemical compliance initiatives with a primary focus on chemical compliance under Canada Australia and New Zealand. This role will be responsible for monitoring emerging regulations assessing impacts to Sherwin-Williams leading compliance projects and driving business success. The ideal candidate will bring existing regulatory expertise in these subject areas chemistry knowledge project management skills and a business-oriented mindset to ensure Sherwin-Williams remains ahead of global chemical compliance requirements. Duties include but are not limited to:

(1) REGULATORY SUPPORT - Tactical Compliance:

• Monitor assess and interpret CEPA AICIS NZEPA proposed and final regulations as well as other global chemical compliance requirements to evaluate the potential impact on Sherwin-Williams raw materials products and operations.
• Design and lead cross functional projects to ensure compliance with regulations and other chemical regulations across global markets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement regulatory changes effectively and efficiently.
• Manage Canada Australia and New Zealand reporting obligations maintain due diligence documentation and ensure timely and accurate submissions in regional regulatory platforms.
• Oversee regulatory data integrity across regulatory systems and related platforms.
• Evaluate substance identities and related global registration and inventory status.
• Manage and respond to inquiries from the governmental agencies including those with potential for significant business impact or penalties.
• Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures Guidelines and Work Instructions for chemical compliance processes.

(2) CUSTOMER SUPPORT:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in addressing internal and external inquiries related to CEPA AICIS and NZEPA and those implementing regulations.
• Develop and deliver training programs for technical and non-technical internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements product stewardship policies and Sherwin-Williams processes.
• Represent Sherwin-Williams Product Stewardship in external engagements including industry forums regulatory meetings and customer interactions.
• Support R&D initiatives for new chemical development as the regional subject matter expert including the preparation and strategic evaluation for regulatory compliance pathways for novel chemistries.

(3) CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Strategic Compliance:

• Provide clear actionable guidance on regulatory impacts to business teams and senior leadership.
• Partner with Legal Affairs IT Product Stewards Corporate EHS R&D and business units to develop and implement compliance plans across all stages of process and product development.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance regulatory compliance systems focusing on business integration and long-term sustainability.
• Support advocacy efforts through trade associations and consortia including drafting comments on proposed rules and other regulatory actions.
• Align compliance strategies with business objectives through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way Cleveland OH 44113 USA IL Chicago Office 8725 W Higgins Rd. Chicago IL 60631 USA MN Minneapolis Campus 1101 South 3rd Street Minneapolis MN 55415.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys staff employees and business relationships.

This position is eligible for health benefits such as medical dental and vision coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) disability coverage security retirement and saving benefits and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package including personal leave paid parental leave medical leave vacation holidays among other benefits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Environmental Science or a related field

Preferred:

• Masters Degree or PhD from an accredited institution in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 8 years of experience in chemical regulatory compliance supporting Canada Australia and/or New Zealand.
• Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional projects and regulatory initiatives.
• Regulatory Expertise:
  • Demonstrated expertise in CEPA requirements with a focus on regulatory requirements for new and existing chemicals including reporting obligations.
  • Working knowledge of AICIS NZEPA requirements with a focus on regulatory requirements for new and existing chemicals including reporting obligations.
  • Functional understanding of other global chemical regulations such as TSCA REACH and K-REACH.
  • Knowledge of systems and tools used in regulatory compliance and product stewardship.
• Chemistry Knowledge:
  • Expertise in chemical nomenclature especially for polymers.
  • Experience using external services to assess chemical identity.
• Analytical & Process Skills:
  • Proven track record in managing complex cross-functional projects and regulatory initiatives.
  • Analytical skills with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Process documentation skills to support transparency consistency and repeatability.
• Communication & Leadership:
  • Experience presenting complex regulatory topics to diverse audiences including senior leadership.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration across functions and geographies.

Preferred:

• 10 years of experience in chemical regulatory compliance with Canada/AU/NZ expertise.
• Expertise in other Canada/AU/NZ stewardship regulations such as hazard communication biocides VOCs and extended producer responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing optimizing or managing regulatory systems and enterprise compliance platforms.
• Workplace experience in formulated or chemical product development.
• Proven track record of engagement in global chemical regulatory frameworks including commenting advocacy and strategic interpretation (e.g. EU REACH TSCA K-REACH etc.).
• Experience conducting or managing alternatives assessments within a regulatory framework.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally to influence regulatory strategy and drive sustainable product compliance.
• Experience translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Experience supporting advocacy efforts through trade associations or consortia.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Systems & Tools:
  • Proficiency in a variety of complex IT applications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Visio Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Industry & Communication:
  • Experience in the paint & coatings or chemical industry.
  • Experience with written and verbal communications on complex topics to external stakeholders senior leadership and IT partners.
• Project Management:
  • Proficiency in common project management methods such as charter and user story writing requirements
  • gathering and documentation and status reporting.

Preferred:

• Strong project management skills including PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Familiarity with regulatory software and formulation systems
  • Such as Sphera Intelligent Authoring Product Vision Oracle Stibo Systems and Enablon and similar data management applications
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Tableau and Business Objects

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 15%