Regulatory Specialist
6 days ago• Bangalore, India
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier documentation and certifications.
- Ensuring Raw Material (RM) compliance as per the standards.
- Liaison with R&D and Purchasing on the addition of new suppliers and new raw materials and packaging.
- Maintain supplier RM certifications and provide support for all risk assessment evaluations. Contact suppliers and coordinate the completion of a wide range of supplier assurance documentation, specifications, and supply chain information for all raw materials and packaging for the IMEA region.
- Managing the supplier documents in internal tool application.
- Support audits and sustainability.
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Functional Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of food science, regulatory compliance, supplier assurance processes, risk assessment, and raw material management in the food industry.
Business Expertise:
Understanding of India, Middle East, and Africa food market regulations. Knowledge of international standards like ISO 9000 and ISO 14000. Familiarity with customer-facing documentation and commercial import requirements.
Local and global food regulatory frameworks, customer-facing regulatory support, import/export compliance.
Leadership:
Individual contributor with cross-functional collaboration. Influences internal teams and external partners to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
Problem Solving:
Strong analytical thinking required for conducting risk assessments, ensuring accurate regulatory documentation, and troubleshooting compliance or supply chain gaps.
Impact:
Ensures compliant, sustainable, and efficient raw material sourcing, supporting product quality, regulatory alignment, and customer satisfaction.
Interpersonal Skills:
Excellent communication and coordination skills for interacting with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and global customers. Ability to influence and engage with cross-functional teams.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Minimum Education: MSc in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or Nutrition.
Minimum Experience: 8+years
Preferred Experience: Handling global customer requirements, familiarity with digital systems for documentation and supplier management.
Required Licenses/Certifications: None specified, but knowledge of international regulatory standards is essential.
Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India
Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR101393
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-20T19:26:59
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Casual Dress
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion