Scope of position:
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to product registrations, certifications, and customs clearance. Manage SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority) processes, import documentation, and regulatory approvals, ensuring that all imported products meet legal and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee product registrations, labeling approvals, and certifications with SFDA and other relevant authorities
- Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth clearance of shipments, resolving any documentation or compliance issues
- Work with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into sourcing and shipping processes
- Track changes in SFDA regulations, customs requirements, and import laws; update internal stakeholders accordingly
- Identify risks related to compliance, delays, or product rejections; escalate and resolve issues to avoid business disruption
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3–5 years experience in import regulatory affairs, customs clearance, or import compliance (food/FMCG sector strongly preferred)
- Solid knowledge of SFDA regulations, customs procedures, and import/export documentation
- Knowledge of Incoterms, HS codes, and import duties/tariffs
- Problem-solving ability to resolve clearance or regulatory issues under pressure
- Experience coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
