Assistant Regulatory Analyst (Hybrid - Manchester, CT) Job Listing at Bob's Discount Furniture in RI (Job ID R-27674-Remote-RI)

Description

The Assistant Regulatory Analyst supports Bob's compliance with product safety, social responsibility and sustainability laws and regulations.  Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, they support the day-to-day administration of Compliance Department programs, including third-party product testing, factory social compliance auditing and due diligence of vendor and factory partners.  Applying analytical and data management skills, the Assistant Regulatory Analyst evaluates Bob's assortment of products and their manufacturers and, under supervision, provides direction for complying with company policies. 

Who We Are

At Bob's, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth! Bob's Discount Furniture is more than just a furniture store. We are one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with 165 stores in 24 states.

How We Will Support You

At Bob's we understand there are many companies you can choose to work for, so, along with exceptional opportunities for career growth we offer a fun team-oriented work environment and great benefits! Let us tell you more.

Benefits & Perks- We've got you covered! We believe in supporting our employees and their families in the best ways possible is a top priority. We focus on three core wellness pillars: Emotional, Physical and Financial. Below are just some of the benefits that we offer:

· Feeling under the weather, we've got you covered! We offer Nationally provided Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Holidays, work anniversary and your Birthday! After all, your birthday should be a holiday

· 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a Generous Company match!

· Pet Insurance to help keep your furry friends happy and healthy

· Life insurance – Employer-paid basic Life Insurance, with the option to add Voluntary Life Insurance as well!

· Financial Planning, Voluntary Legal Benefits and Wellness Plans

· We already offer value priced furniture, but on top of that we offer a Generous Employee Discount starting on your 1st day!

· Additional Employee Discounts through the “Hays Perks discount program” offering hundreds of online discounts from your favorite merchants.

· And so much more!

Culture and Core Values- At Bob's we have a set of core values that shape the decisions we make every day and help define our company culture. These values comprise what we call "The Bob's Way." Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability and Fun.

DIVERSITY IS A CORE VALUE AT BOB'S

At Bob's Discount Furniture, we want you to feel at home. Whether you're shopping with us or a part of the Bob's team, we want you to know that you are valued, appreciated, and free to be who you are.

We are committed to creating a place as diverse as the communities we serve.

Learn and Grow- We believe in developing our team members and helping them grow both personally and professionally! We promote Professional Development: In-person, virtually and offer an infinite library of on-demand classes in Workday Learning. We also offer Tuition Reimbursement as well as the BDF Education Foundation Scholarship Program open to employees and their dependents. Want to grow at Bob's professionally? We look to promote from within our organization by having robust succession planning in place to ensure that our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers.

Job Responsibilities

• Support administration of Compliance Department's product safety, vendor management and social compliance programs, including outreach to suppliers.
• Under supervision, administer Compliance Department data collection and data management processes, developing and delivering necessary reporting. 
• Independently maintain, organize, validate and add new records to Compliance Department data.
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of regulations, laws and industry standards that apply to company products.
• Support Compliance Department resolve questions about product safety laws and regulations. 
• Support the Company's third-party testing program and third-party factory social audit program.
• Support continuous surveillance of the product safety, sustainability and social responsibility regulatory environments.
• Participate in cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Operations, etc.) to ensure regulatory requirements and company policies are met.

Required Qualifications

• Analytical problem solving.  The ability to: 1) analyze business data, business conditions and regulatory requirements, 2) clearly assess and articulate the current condition; and 3) develop options for the business to proceed.
• Experience with or interest in product safety, social responsibility, and sustainability.
• Ability to support a dynamic, fast passed retail business. Strong sense of urgency, flexibility and ability to work in a priority changing environment.
• Self-directed individual who can work independently and yet collaborate with team members cross-functionally, as necessary. 
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple projects successfully, often with competing deadlines.  Confidence to function as part of a broader team that sometimes may have differing opinions and perspectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency analyzing and reporting data in Microsoft Excel.  Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math or legal discipline.
• One to three years related work experience in regulatory compliance, product safety, product development or related technical field (a STEM undergraduate degree and/or related internship may be considered in lieu of one year of experience).

Work Environment

• Hybrid: minimum of two days in Company office, with availability to work remotely when not required in office.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Occasional domestic travel, including to the Company distribution center to examine products

• Office work: sitting and standing
• Field visits: walking and examining products (manipulating products to view all sides and how they operate)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in the product compliance industry.
• Experience in regulatory, compliance, product development, scientific or legal discipline.
• Consumer product industry experience.
• Experience with PowerBI, SharePoint, supply chain applications or SAP. 

Expected Base Pay Not Including Potential Commissions, Incentive, Bonus, etc. Opportunities:

It is policy of Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against or harassed because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law.

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