Regulatory Compliance Manager

Responsibilities:Compliance strategy definition and managementContribute to the creation and implementation of best practice regulatory compliance vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance related to products and distribution.Define metrics to track performance of Suppliers and also NAPA performance.Legislation and PolicyMonitor, track and interpret compliance, legislation and environmental policy developments that apply.Interpret into product and compliance action requirements and prepare strategic recommendations to senior management.Align compliance actions across the organization with key stakeholders such as Legal, Category management, etc.Interface with Suppliers to implement actions at all nodes of supply chain, not limited to Supplier operations, Distribution Centers, Stores and Customers, where required.Reporting and MonitoringCoordinate supplier validation audits, with supplier support and support from global sourcing organization, where required.Define and prepare appropriate regulatory compliance status reports and ad hoc reports.Interface with any regulatory body as required to ensure requirements are met and documented.Support new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required regulatory requirements, where applicable.Oversight & OutreachOversee continuation of regulatory compliance actions at Suppliers and NAPA operations, as required, with necessary reporting and documentation.Manage outreach efforts to educate and inform regulatory compliance requirements to key stakeholders as required.Manage one direct report focused on Supplier Diversity, motivating and growing the employee professionally.Experience, Education, and Abilities:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.7-10+ years professional experience in regulatory compliance related role, engineering, or closely related fields5+ years automotive experience preferred.Professional experience and expertise in regulations / and general regulatory landscapeMembership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.Exceptional attention to detailAbility to distill complex data into concise executive reports.Knowledge of sourcing key regulations and lawsPrevious managerial experience a plusExperience using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications in the Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work across all internal departments to drive projects to on-time completion.Highly motivated individual that has a strong drive for results; communicates effectively both in written and verbal communication formats.