Manager, Merchandise Regulatory Compliance - Montréal, Canada - SSENSE

SSENSE

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Company Description

SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce.

Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else.

SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.

Approximately 80% of its audience is between the ages of 18 to 40. It is privately held and has achieved high double digit annual growth and profitability since its inception.

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management of policy and process, advisement - 60%

Advise multiple teams within SSENSE on new and existing regulatory requirements prior to purchasing, importing, exporting or selling regulated goods in Canada and other key international markets
Manage the collection and maintenance of vendor and product documentation and information
Develop, document and implement processes to support SSENSE regulatory compliance objectives
Perform internal audit activities to ensure compliance with internal regulatory policies related to geographic purchasing and distribution considerations, product: ingredients, labeling, storage, registrations, permits/licenses, and recalls, vendor compliance, etc.
Lead and grow a team of regulatory coordinators as SSENSE expands its product assortment of regulated products
Act as primary point of contact with regulatory authorities and respond to requests for information
Perform periodic internal audits of internal processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Occasionally provide input during contract negotiations

People Leadership & Development - 40%

Lead hiring efforts and conduct interviews to attract and retain top talent
Lead the creation and development of training documentation for the team
Hold weekly oneonones, conduct performance reviews, analyze individual KPIs and assess promotion readiness to help each contributor evolve in their roles
Collaborate with Senior Leadership to gage and monitor team engagement and implement solutions to create a transparent, collaborative and productive work environment
Collaborate with Senior Leadership to establish the short term objectives for the department and ensure team's are engaged towards achieving the department's missions
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the Trade and Regulatory Compliance Department

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a business, science or regulatory affairs field
A minimum of 57 years experience in Canadian regulatory affairs
A minimum of 3 years of previous leadership experience
Solid understanding of Canadian consumer product regulatory requirements, US, EU and other international jurisdictions regulatory knowledge an asset
Knowledge of import requirements in international markets
Ability to successfully resolve regulatory related issues
Experience working in an ecommerce environment, an asset
Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

SKILLS

Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in an easy to understand way (verbal and written)
Highly analytical, meticulous, and customer focused
A selfstarter who creates and drives initiatives proactively with mínimal supervision
Ability to successfully function in a fastpaced, information technology focused organization
Ability to multitask and work efficiently under deadlines
Superior organizational and time management skills
Solid interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships