Regulatory Affairs Analyst

KitchenAid is part of the Whirlpool Corporation family, a global leader in home appliances, committed to improving life at home through innovation and design. Since the beginning, KitchenAid has designed kitchen appliances with the maker in mind – all crafted to open a door to new possibilities and help you to get the most out of making. Delivering performance, style and innovation, they take your creations up a level. Combining performance, style, and innovation, KitchenAid empowers passionate makers to take their skills to the next level.This role in summaryThe Analyst, Regulatory Affairs (RA) will manage regulatory affairs for the Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia region, including regulatory monitoring, developing, facilitating and implementing government regulatory strategies in collaboration and execution with both the KitchenAid Small Domestic Appliance (SDA) business unit and engineering groups. This position reports to the Manager Regulatory Affairs EMEA and Asia.Hybrid working with 4 days per week in our Grimbergen office and remote working on Fridays.Your responsibilities will include Support KitchenAid SDA business unit during the development and introduction of new products to drive strategic and effective product regulatory compliance.Monitor, analyse and communicate on current and emerging regulatory requirements for the Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia region related to the KitchenAid SDA product portfolio.Collaborate with the KitchenAid SDA business unit and engineering groups to support effective implementation of regulatory requirements.Deploy strategies, programs, policies, manuals, guidelines, and training programs to continually reduce risk of non-compliance with current and upcoming regional product regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations.Lead regional inputs to global product requirements database, and maintain forward-looking regulatory roadmaps to inform product planning process.Drive regional projects and outcomes to support global regulatory affairs objectives and priorities.Develop and maintain strong relationships with business functions, including government relations, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and legal.Liaise and support the Whirlpool collaboration with APPLIA and AMDEA associations. Attend/participate in appropriate meetings to advocate for Whirlpool regulatory and policy positions.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies in support of product regulatory compliance.Work effectively across the organization with others based in Belgium and virtually around the region and globe, including the ability to develop strong internal relationships across various levels of organization, to support a culture of integrity and values-driven performance and give advice on specific product regulatory matters.This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company!Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Science, Business, Economics, or related field3-5 years of Professional ExperiencePreferred skills and experiencesGlobal business is conducted in English; other languages helpfulBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Science, Business, Economics, or related fieldExperience in product development or experience in Regulatory Affairs related to consumer productsStrong business acumen with ability to analyze the impact of complex legislation and regulatory proposalsMental ability to manage complex interpersonal interactions with others, solve problems, make decisions, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressureCollaborative working style – able to work across a complex, matrixed organizationDetail oriented but also able to see the “big picture”Enjoys challenges - need to be willing to roll-up your sleeves and dig in to understand the drivers and identify potential problem solutionsSelf-disciplined with high levels of motivationOutstanding organization and communication skillsStrong analytical, strategic and management skills, including change management skills to optimize product regulatory support and resourcesAbility to work effectively with others and with an appreciation of cultural diversityPossess keen intellect, and credibility so as to interact effectively and influence management at all levelsEmbrace our Core Values: Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Spirit of WinningWhat we offerWhirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purposes, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.Join our Global Product Organization as Analyst - Regulatory Affairs!