Why join us? 

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

As a Product Regulatory Analyst , you’ll integrate product legal and regulatory compliance processes across the MillerKnoll collective and identify risks. You will update and/or draft product compliance policies/procedures to ensure a robust compliance program. You’ll also develop and/or update processes to support the identification, analysis, and dissemination of new and emerging product compliance laws, regulations and governance matters.  The Product Regulatory Analyst  function sits within the Sustainability & Stewardship organization, and works closely with related product compliance functions including Product Performance, Trade Compliance, Sustainability, Quality and Packaging, as well as with Product Development and Management to ensure a compliant product and to advance sustainable and innovative outcomes. We also work across the collective with various functions including Operations, Sales/Marketing, Supply Chain, and Legal. 

Why Join Us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Inside the Job

Your day-to-day work will involve: 

Product Stewardship AssessmentCompleting initial, periodic, and ad hoc reviews during the full life cycle of regulated products - from design and product testing, to launch and post-launch monitoring - for the current portfolio of products and pipeline across multiple regulatory jurisdictions including in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia/Pacific. Requesting, reviewing and interpreting test results, supplier documents and technical reports.Confirming compliance and ensuring products can ship on time to their destined markets.Keeping commercial teams informed of status of compliance assessments to enable timely product launch with appropriate sign-off.Ensuring product teams are aware of new and upcoming regulations relevant for our customers.Regulatory Monitoring and ImplementationMonitoring regulatory and compliance developments and reporting to Compliance managementSupporting/developing global processes that integrate with business processes to ensure company products have access to worldwide markets. Steps include gathering input, authoring/circulating drafts, gaining necessary approvals, developing communications plans, and integrating the guidance into new or existing trainingEstablishing in-country stewardship program supported consistent with Corporate Product Stewardship processes; extensive engagement with Product Engineering, Quality and PurchasingWork can also include support of corporate or multi-business unit Stewardship initiatives

Technical Knowledge

Learning to interpret and apply technical rules and regulatory requirements to our businessDrafting relevant guidance bulletins and documents to communicate codes and regulations as well as their policy, application, and implication to the businessGaining expertise in select areas to support answering routine questions regarding policy and assisting in the assessment and implementation of new activitiesRisk Assessment and ManagementProtecting product liability and regulatory exposure by participating in reviews, investigations, and other compliance monitoring and effectiveness assessmentsSupporting the analysis of enterprise-wide regulatory risk environment by gathering and analyzing data on various compliance mattersRelationship BuildingDeveloping strong working relationships with key stakeholders within the organization including departments within the company and its subsidiaries, and outside the company, including business partners and testing labs to inform on company standards and applicable regulations 

What You Bring

Needed skills and experience for this role include:

Bachelor's degree in a related fieldFour to six years of experienceLegislative and regulatory compliance experienceAbility to review and interpret regulationsFamiliarity with use of laboratories for testing. The ability to read test reports is a plusKnowledge of chemical constituents is a plusProduct compliance and /or furniture industry experience is a plusUnwavering ethics and integrity, and an ability to stand firm on issues with independence with a passion for protecting people, property, and the environmentSelf-motivated, well-organized, and able to multi-taskAnalytical and solutions- and detail-orientedUnderstanding of how to prioritize the appropriate work and plans to deliver on commitments and to recognize when you must adapt to changeStrong analytical, written, and communication skillsExperience with regulatory or policy drafting or writing, as well as training and presentation experience is a plusAbility to translate and communicate complex concepts clearlyAbility to maintain a global perspective and work with diverse colleagues across various jurisdictionsStrong interpersonal and team skills, with a collaborative and learning mindsetAbility to take every opportunity to learn; not afraid to test your knowledge by testing your approach with your more learned colleagues; seek to grow and be challenged, including teaching othersAbility to identify efficient and effective ways to accomplish a task; seeking to find a better way to do things both within our team and across the organization; not afraid to make a suggestionSpoken and written foreign language skills, esp. English, required. Chinese language skills, a plus

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs. They describe how we live our purpose through the way we lead, the way we see one another, and the way we approach our work.

We are difference-makers reflects our commitments to creating places that matter, to being a good neighbor in our communities, and to using business as a force for good.

We are all extraordinary is our statement about the worth of individuals and our commitment to help everyone reach their full potential.

We are better together demonstrates how challenging one another, making room for everyone, and working and winning as one makes us stronger.

Who We Hire
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

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 Schedule

:  Full-time

Employee Status

:  Regular

Travel

:  Yes, 10-15% of the Time

Shift:  First

Work Schedule:  8am-5pm

Primary Location

:  Italy - Foligno and/or Graffignana

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.