The role combines regulatory expertise, data discipline, and process ownership. It is execution driven and heavy accountability.The Challenge
- Building and maintaining REACH tonnage tracking processes
- Implementing CLP workflows, including SDS governance, labeling requirements, and packaging checks.
- Establishing PFAS compliance workflows, including supplier data collectionand regulatory readiness for future restrictions.
- Monitoring new and upcoming product legislation and translating it into impact assessments and actionable internal steps.
- Creating templates, checklists, decision trees, and tracking tools to support consistent execution.
Stakeholder and Interface Management and Ownership Capabilities
- Ability to work independently while coordinating across Product Management, R&D, Quality, Legal, and Supply Chain.
- Experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders when data quality or timeliness is insufficient.
- Experience creating processes from scratch or significantly reworking immature ones.
- Project management skills such as defining roles and responsibilities, triggers, timelines, and ownership across multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledgeable in European Regulations and EU Member State national regulations with typically 2 years of relevant experience in product and chemical compliance.
- Previous experience in the manufacturing industry is definitely a plus.
- Experience in complex product portfolios and multitier supply chains is definitely a plus
- Highly structured and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple parallel product and regulatory tracks.
- Pragmatic mindset, focused on workable solutions rather than theoretical perfection.
- Independence with strong sense of ownership. If a process fails, this role is expected to fix it.
Additional Benefits
- An informal yet professional international working environment.
- Flexible working policy that includes 2 days a week working from home.
- A competitive salary including bonus opportunity.
- 27 days annual holiday plan.
- Pension plan.
- Travel allowance or NS Business card.
- Loads of exciting (mostly sports and outdoor related) activities.
Shimano and its subsidiaries offer a pleasant, informal working environment with colleagues who work well together, and are proud to work for Shimano. Next to good working conditions, Shimano offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging position within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. Together we want to win therefore we have a strong focus on team achievement.
How to get in touch!If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please get in touch with:
[email protected]Skills Required
- Knowledge of European regulations (REACH, CLP, RoHS, WFD, SVHC, PFAS, SCIP)
- Approximately 2 years relevant experience in product and chemical compliance
- Experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to collect and validate data
- Experience creating processes from scratch or significantly improving immature processes
- Project management skills: defining roles, triggers, timelines, ownership across stakeholders
- Highly structured and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple parallel regulatory tracks
- Pragmatic mindset focused on workable solutions
- Previous experience in the manufacturing industry
- Experience with complex product portfolios and multi-tier supply chains
What We Do
Shimano, Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor focused on cycling, fishing, and rowing equipment. Its main businesses encompass the development, production, and distribution of bicycle components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment. Established in 1921, the company operates internationally through sales offices and factories, serving customers in markets around the world. Its mission promotes health and happiness through enjoyment of nature.
