Job Purpose

To manage and oversee compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards by coordinating with government agencies and certified bodies. Ensure that all licenses and permits are valid, updated, and properly documented to support company operations in compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with various government agencies and certified bodies, such as FDA, CICOT (Halal), Department of Livestock and Development (DLD), Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Commerce, Food Safety Authorities/Agencies, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Industry, and local administrative organizations regarding Distribution Center (DC) operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper handling of government documentation.
• Ensure that all licenses, permits, and certifications remain active, valid, and updated according to new regulations or requirements from accreditation bodies.
• Draft, review, and implement compliance-related requirements, including GHP, HACCP, and ISO22000 systems.
• Monitor and analyze new laws and regulations; prepare summaries, assess impacts, and propose preventive measures to align with standard practices and operations.
• Provide knowledge and raise awareness of laws and regulations beneficial to employees and the organization through various communication channels.
• Maintain a complete, accurate, and organized filing system for permits and compliance-related documents.
• Ensure the correct distribution of required documents (e.g., DLD animal carcass movement documents) to stores and/or relevant teams.
• Provide advice, clarify issues, and address inquiries to ensure consistent practices and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Prepare, centralize, and manage quality documentation with government agencies and certified bodies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Food Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or related fields, preferably in food retail, distribution, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations, certifications, and compliance systems (e.g., GHP, HACCP, ISO22000).
• Proven experience in liaising with government authorities and certified bodies.
• Good organizational and documentation management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess regulatory impact and develop preventive measures.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
• Good command of English (spoken and written) will be an advantage.