Manager REACH Registrion Team

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

The Global Chemical Inventory (GCI) Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of Solenis’ global chemical registration activities. This role ensures compliance with national and regional chemical inventory regulations, enabling the company to legally and effectively market chemical products worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will lead the design, development, and management of Solenis' Global Chemical Inventory (GCI) strategy.

• You will ensure appropriate chemical registrations are in place to support global market access.

• You will prioritize registration projects in collaboration with key stakeholders, including R&D, Supply Chain, EHS, and Product Management teams.

• You will develop and execute strategic registration plans aligned with business goals.

• You are responsible for managing a global team of regulatory professionals, including direct and indirect reports, with expertise across various regions and countries.

• You will oversee compliance with chemical inventory regulations such as EU-REACH, UK-REACH, KKDIK (Turkey), K-REACH (Korea), and other evolving national frameworks (e.g., Australia, Russia, India, Brazil, China, Japan, Chile, Colombia, Ukraine).

• You will plan and coordinate scientific studies, including analytical, environmental, and toxicological testing to support registrations.

• You are responsible for maintaining internal GCI data systems and ensuring accurate data filing and documentation.

• You will ensure raw material supplier compliance with regulatory requirements.

• You will coordinate responses to customer inquiries related to GCI and product compliance.

• You will represent Solenis in relevant industry organizations and consortia, particularly in Europe and the United Kingdom, in partnership with Strategy and Product Stewardship.

• You are responsible for managing the financial planning and budgeting for regulatory projects, including BPR, EPA, and REACH submissions.

• You will oversee capital expenditure for regulatory-related business initiatives.

• You will lead contract governance for legal and regulatory consulting services.

• You will coordinate the development, filing, and maintenance of registration dossiers and position papers.

• You will provide resolution guidance for regulatory-related SAP system issues, such as REACH error blocks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.

• Extensive experience in global chemical regulatory compliance and inventory management.

• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional and international regulatory teams.

• Deep knowledge of global chemical regulations and evolving compliance frameworks.

• Strong project management, budgeting, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Experience with SAP and regulatory data systems is preferred.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com