Regulatory & Import Specialist

Join our client, a fast-growing premium food distributor in KSA, as the expert ensuring smooth, compliant, and timely import of premium products into the market.

The Regulatory & Import Specialist is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements related to product registrations, certifications, and customs clearance. The role manages SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority) processes, import documentation, and regulatory approvals, ensuring that all imported products meet legal, quality, and safety standards.

• Oversee product registrations, labeling approvals, and certifications with SFDA and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth clearance of shipments, resolving any documentation or compliance issues.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into sourcing and shipping processes.
• Monitor changes in SFDA regulations, customs requirements, and import laws and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Identify risks related to compliance, delays, or product rejections; elevate issues and implement corrective actions to avoid business disruption.

• 3–5 years of experience in import regulatory affairs, customs clearance, or import compliance (preferably in the food/FMCG sector).
• Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations, customs procedures, and import/export documentation.
• Understanding of Incoterms, HS codes, and import duties/tariffs.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve clearance or regulatory challenges under pressure.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.