Regulatory Compliance Manager at AAVA Brands Limited

AAVA Brands Limited, a new generation company of Chanrai Summit Group (Fareast Mercantile Co. Limited), has been proudly serving Nigeria since 1890 and connects world-class brands to the Nigerian consumer, every day. Now under the umbrella of DP World, AAVA Brands Limited is further strengthened as a flexible and agile service provider. Keeping pace with the evolving needs of African consumers, we strive harder to make the right products available at the right place, in the right time.

We have dedicated our resources to supply chain management through the import / manufacture and distribution of products covering branded Food, Beverages and Fast Moving Consumer Goods for the best multi-nationals in the world. A product portfolio spanning 3,500 SKUs is managed by capable, professional teams, robust infrastructure, and strong delivery systems to ensure availability to consumers every day. As a socially responsible group, we have partnered with various NGOs such as the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation to support their social welfare initiatives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• A Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for the regulatory affairs activity of the organization.
• He/ She will be responsible for coordinating all regulatory activities with the regulatory bodies with respect to factory and product registration.
• He/ She will be responsible for corresponding with various principals on regulatory and compliance activities, registration processes and margin improvement of existing registered products.
• He/ She must be responsible for all required regulatory activities as required by internal stakeholders.
• The Regulatory Affairs Manager will ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and provide regulatory support as required in various activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as SON & NAFDAC
• Development of regulatory strategies prior to approval and also after the approval of a new product.
• Provide Regulatory support as required in the evaluation of Consumer complaints.
• Provide regulatory guidance as related to product marketing and advertisement.
• Document and file all proceedings and meetings between company and Regulatory bodies.
• Keep abreast of related regulations and provide updates as needed regarding regulatory status and requirements.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance of all registered products.
• Ensuring that company standards are in line with NAFDAC & SON requirements.
• Ensuring that company complies with NAFDAC Codex guidelines concerning food additives, nutrition and also proper labeling of products.
• Representing the company in meetings with regulatory authorities such as: NAFDAC & SON.
• Registration of locally manufactured food & cosmetics Products.
• Registration of imported food, cosmetics, medical devices.
• Renewal of expiring product registration license.
• Processing of margin improvements for registered products such as: pack size extension, change in formulation, change in label design, change /additional packaging material, additional/ change in manufacturing source etc.
• Coordination and execution of NAFDAC & SON Inspection of production facilities.
• Coordination and execution of destruction exercises for expired or damaged products.
• Processing of all material importation permit.
• Processing and registration of global listing for supermarket items (GLSI) for food and cosmetics products.
• Coordinating NAFDAC stamping of shipping documents for timely clearance of consignments.
• Preparing weekly and monthly regulatory reports.
• Frequent verification of NAFDAC Certificates validity.
• Maintenance of NAFDAC Master File.
• Provide Regulatory support as required in registration and by the Form M & clearing team.
• Coordinate all MAN (Manufacturers Association of Nigeria) registration for factories.
• Coordinate all Factory registration processes.
• Product Registration: Compile, review, and submit technical dossiers for new and existing product registrations.
• Liaison Management: Maintain professional communication with NAFDAC & SON officials to expedite approvals and resolve queries.
• Facility Inspections: Coordinate and host NAFDAC & SON inspectors during audits of warehouses, factories, and production lines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in sciences preferred;
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in regulatory affairs
• Experience working in a FMCG/FOOD environment where understanding of Food and FMCG manufacturing processes, marketing and advertisement requirements and the steps necessary to achieve effective GMP and audit results is required;
• Demonstrated experience in managing regulatory projects;

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, and communication (oral and written);
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Must be organized, detail oriented and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a virtual team where open, collaborative communication is expected;
• Exhibits personal traits of curiosity, modesty, achievement orientation, and conscientiousness;
• Team player that is creative, process oriented, and committed;
• Excellent knowledge and use of Basic MS Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint and Word);

Preferred Skills:

• Professionalism;
• Leadership qualities;
• Interpersonal communication abilities;
• Compliance solving capabilities;
• Problem solving & quick decision making ability;
• Attention to detail and quality;
• Good knowledge of Nigeria and International Regulatory laws;
• Ability to keep confidentiality in respect of all matters handled.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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