Chemical Compliance Advisor

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a strategic and tactical leader to manage global chemical compliance initiatives, with a primary focus on chemical compliance under Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This role will be responsible for monitoring emerging regulations, assessing impacts to Sherwin-Williams, leading compliance projects, and driving business success. The ideal candidate will bring existing regulatory expertise in these subject areas, chemistry knowledge, project management skills, and a business-oriented mindset to ensure Sherwin-Williams remains ahead of global chemical compliance requirements.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• REGULATORY SUPPORT - Tactical Compliance:
  • Monitor, assess, and interpret CEPA, AICIS, NZEPA proposed and final regulations, as well as other global chemical compliance requirements, to evaluate the potential impact on Sherwin-Williams raw materials, products, and operations.
  • Design and lead cross-functional projects to ensure compliance with regulations and other chemical regulations across global markets.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement regulatory changes effectively and efficiently.
  • Manage Canada, Australia, and New Zealand reporting obligations, maintain due diligence documentation and ensure timely and accurate submissions in regional regulatory platforms.
  • Oversee regulatory data integrity across regulatory systems and related platforms.
  • Evaluate substance identities and related global registration and inventory status.
  • Manage and respond to inquiries from governmental agencies, including those with potential for significant business impact or penalties.
  • Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines and Work Instructions for chemical compliance processes.
• CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in addressing internal and external inquiries related to CEPA, AICIS, NZEPA and related regulations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for technical and non-technical internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements, product stewardship policies, and Sherwin-Williams processes.
  • Represent Sherwin-Williams Product Stewardship in external engagements, including industry forums, regulatory meetings, and customer interactions.
  • Support R&D initiatives for new chemical development as the regional subject matter expert, including preparation and strategic evaluation for regulatory compliance pathways for novel chemistries.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Strategic Compliance:
  • Provide clear, actionable guidance on regulatory impacts to business teams and senior leadership.
  • Partner with Legal Affairs, IT, Product Stewards, Corporate EHS, R&D and business units to develop and implement compliance plans across all stages of process and product development.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance regulatory compliance systems, focusing on business integration and long-term sustainability.
  • Support advocacy efforts through trade associations and consortia, including drafting comments on proposed rules and other regulatory actions.
  • Align compliance strategies with business objectives through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Travel and reporting details available with the business as needed. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA with regional offices as applicable.

FORMAL EDUCATION

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree or PhD from an accredited institution in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in chemical regulatory compliance supporting Canada, Australia, and/or New Zealand.
• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional projects and regulatory initiatives.
• Regulatory Expertise:
  • Demonstrated expertise in CEPA requirements, with a focus on regulatory requirements for new and existing chemicals, including reporting obligations.
  • Working knowledge of AICIS and NZEPA requirements, with a focus on regulatory requirements for…