The Role
Manage global regulatory affairs and international trade compliance for specialty chemicals, critical metals, scrap, and hazardous materials. Responsibilities include export and import licensing, SCOMET classifications, DGFT filings, REACH compliance, customs and HS classification, Basel Convention requirements, SDS documentation, regulatory intelligence, and coordination with customs authorities, logistics providers, legal advisors, and internal teams across international markets.
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Role Summary
Key Responsibilities
Trade Compliance & Licensing
Preferred Qualifications
Key Skills
Why Join Scimplify?
We are looking for a highly driven Regulatory Affairs & International Trade Compliance Specialist to manage end-to-end regulatory approvals, licensing, and trade compliance across global markets. The ideal candidate will have experience handling chemical regulations, export controls, customs compliance, and licensing requirements for specialty chemicals, critical metals, and scrap materials. This role requires close collaboration with customs authorities, regulatory agencies, logistics partners, and internal business teams to enable compliant international trade operations.
- Obtain and manage SCOMET classifications and export licenses for controlled and dual-use products.
- Handle import and export licenses for scrap materials (metal, plastic, e-waste), critical metals, and specialty chemicals, including restricted and hazardous product categories.
- Manage regulatory filings and approvals with DGFT, including IEC, Advance Authorizations, EPCG, and other product-specific licenses.
- Ensure compliance with export control regulations and trade restrictions across operating regions.
- Lead EU REACH and UK REACH compliance activities, including registrations, Only Representative (OR) arrangements, and SVHC obligations.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to global chemical compliance frameworks such as US TSCA, K-REACH, China chemical regulations, and other country-specific requirements.
- Support product registrations, regulatory documentation, and market access requirements for new geographies.
- Manage HS code classification, customs documentation, duty structures, and tariff-related assessments.
- Partner with customs brokers and freight forwarders to resolve clearance issues and compliance escalations.
- Ensure adherence to dangerous goods transportation regulations and international shipping requirements.
- Monitor compliance with the Basel Convention and cross-border movement regulations for scrap and recyclable materials.
- Review and maintain SDS/MSDS documentation, labeling requirements, and hazardous substance compliance.
- Track evolving environmental and hazardous waste regulations affecting trade operations.
- Build and maintain a centralized regulatory compliance tracker for global operations.
- Monitor regulatory changes and trade policy updates across key markets and proactively advise business teams.
- Liaise with government authorities, customs agencies, legal advisors, certification bodies, and industry associations.
- Conduct regulatory feasibility assessments to support product launches and entry into new markets.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Trade, Law, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in international trade compliance, regulatory affairs, customs, or export-import operations.
- Strong knowledge of SCOMET, REACH, UK REACH, DGFT regulations, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), and Basel Convention frameworks.
- Experience managing import/export licensing for restricted, controlled, or hazardous products.
- Understanding of customs regulations, tariff classifications, and global supply chain compliance.
- Experience in the chemicals, metals, recycling, commodity trading, or manufacturing sectors.
- Familiarity with TSCA, K-REACH, GHS, CLP, and dangerous goods transportation regulations.
- Exposure to international customs and trade compliance software/tools.
- Professional certifications in trade compliance, customs, or regulatory affairs will be an advantage.
- International Trade Compliance
- Regulatory Affairs
- SCOMET & Export Controls
- REACH / UK REACH Compliance
- DGFT & Customs Regulations
- Import/Export Licensing
- HS Classification & Tariff Management
- Basel Convention Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Regulatory Research & Documentation
- Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving & Attention to Detail
- Opportunity to build and scale a global compliance framework across 30+ countries.
- Exposure to international trade in specialty chemicals, critical metals, and sustainable material supply chains.
- High-ownership role with significant impact on global expansion and business growth.
- Work alongside industry experts in a fast-growing, science-driven organization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, International Trade, Law, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in international trade compliance, regulatory affairs, customs, or export-import operations
- Strong knowledge of SCOMET, REACH, UK REACH, DGFT regulations, Foreign Trade Policy, and Basel Convention frameworks
- Experience managing import/export licensing for restricted, controlled, or hazardous products
- Understanding of customs regulations, tariff classifications, and global supply chain compliance
- Experience in chemicals, metals, recycling, commodity trading, or manufacturing sectors
- Familiarity with TSCA, K-REACH, GHS, CLP, and dangerous goods transportation regulations
- Exposure to international customs and trade compliance software or tools
- Professional certifications in trade compliance, customs, or regulatory affairs
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The Company
What We Do
Scimplify is a science-first company specializing in the end-to-end development and manufacturing of specialty chemicals, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and industrial chemicals.
