The SDS and Logistics Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring global regulatory compliance for safety data sheets (SDS) and product freight labeling and owning logistics-related master data and processes. This role combines SDS creation, maintenance, and training with logistics classification, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluates the effectiveness of safety and security programs. Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- SDS Safety Management
- Oversee global SDS creation and maintenance for all commercial and development products across regions.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with SDS, GHS, and country-specific requirements.
- Guide country-specific regulations and requirements.
- Maintain and Input product toxicity information data in the ERP system (E1) for all skus.
- Maintain current international and country-specific certifications.
- Train employees on SDS, GHS, and country regulations.
- Conduct compliance audits of branch locations and drive corrective actions.
- Serve as the main contact for Chemtrec emergency response services for the U.S and Canada.
- Labeling
- Review global product transportation labels for compliance with SDS, GHS, and registration requirements.
- Approve packaging artwork to ensure regulatory transportation compliance.
- Logistics Classification & Master Data
- Classify products for proper transportation modes and regulations.
- Enter transport classification and Limited Quantity exceptions in the ERP system.
- Keep current on industry logistics practices and benchmarks.
- Understand and analyze logistics costs and performance, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Oversee the aggregate logistics budget and provide feedback to local markets.
- Manage and rationalize logistics-related systems and data.
- Advise supply chain departments (logistics, purchasing, customer service) on disputing incorrect freight charges due to misclassification by third-party logistics companies.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Project management skills
- Ability to work in multicultural and multidiscipline teams
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Strong knowledge of global SDS, GHS, and transportation regulations
- Proficient in data analysis, problem-solving, and project management
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Required Education /Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, chemistry, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in a safety compliance and/or logistics role
Travel Expectations:
- Domestic and International travel related to certifications as per regulations estimated 10% of the time.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gowan Company is a Yuma, AZ-based, family-owned company that has evolved into a global player in the agricultural input industry. Over 50 years ago, Jon Jessen began his venture working in the fields alongside farmers to help them identify, and solve pest problems that threatened to compromise the health of their crops and their livelihood.
Today, the Gowan Group employs over 950 employees globally with entities in 11 countries including France, Italy, Spain, UK, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s products and services include crop protection products (insecticides, fungicides, etc.) as well as seeds and fertilizers. Contract formulation, manufacturing, and warehousing are also included in the comprehensive suite of products and services provided by Gowan. Based on recent sales growth over the past 5 years, Phillips McDougall has cited Gowan Company as one of the fastest growing agrochemical companies in the world.
Gowan employees are proud to be a part of this family-owned tribe, working together towards a common goal. Weekly “happy half hour” celebrations on Friday, monthly company luncheons, profit-sharing bonuses, excellent benefits, and many other perks make Gowan a truly great place to work.
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