Regulatory & Import Specialist-FMCG

Join our client, a fast-growing premium food distributor in KSA, as the expert ensuring smooth, compliant, and timely import of premium products into the market.

Department: Procurement

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Job Title: Regulatory & Import Specialist

Reporting to: Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

1. Scope of Position

The Regulatory & Import Specialist is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all

regulatory requirements related to product registrations, certifications, and customs

clearance. The role manages SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority) processes, import

documentation, and regulatory approvals, ensuring that all imported products meet legal,

quality, and safety standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee product registrations, labeling approvals, and certifications with SFDA and other relevant authorities.

2. Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth clearance of shipments, resolving any documentation or compliance issues.

3. Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into sourcing and shipping processes.

4. Monitor changes in SFDA regulations, customs requirements, and import laws; communicate updates to internal stakeholders.

5. Identify risks related to compliance, delays, or product rejections; escalate issues and implement corrective actions to avoid business disruption.

3. Qualifications & Skills

6. 35 years of experience in import regulatory affairs, customs clearance, or import compliance (preferably in the food/FMCG sector).

7. Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations, customs procedures, and import/export documentation.

8. Understanding of Incoterms, HS codes, and import duties/tariffs.

9. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve clearance or regulatory challenges under pressure.

10. Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government

agencies.