Regulatory Affairs Group Senior Manager

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.

Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success.

From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.

Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region.

Degree of supervision

General supervision over operational activities

Level of Authority

General Authority over daily functional operation

Purpose of the Job

Supervise all MOC-related documents for NPD, monitoring rules & regulations of MOC in ALJM centers, follow up ordering procedure activities of the inventory control operations, and grievances & collective MOC disputes as per MOC Laws & Regulations.

Key Accountabilities: Description

• Complying MOC Regulations in NPD
• Managing & enhancing the regulation & requirements of SASO
• Assure the implementation of VAT law for NPD invoices
• Translate Parts Name to Arabic before uploading in the SAP system
• Enhance the awareness of regulations to Parts Managers through field visits

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

95% within 7 days
100% within 7 days
100% within 3 days
100% Instantly
3 Training Sessions for 3 regions biannually

Major Activities

• Supervise the process of collecting information from centers and regions and related department
• Manage business reports and collection of project updates
• Supervise the performance evaluation of the wholesalers and centers in compliance to the parts operations through evaluation using MOC standards
• Lead the process of compiling data and important information from varied sources and prepare summary reports as required which may include mathematical and analytical calculations in accordance with established procedures
• Supervise various reports, memoranda, letters and other documents as per the close supervision of the head of department
• Manage & maintain the process of on-time parts arrival
• Ensure all new parts names are Arabized and review the master file
• Periodically check parts in JPDC & assure all parts are complied
• Monitoring & closing MOC complaints
• Develop the communication protocols & discuss any changes in regulations & ensure complying

Job Context

• The job requires advance knowledge in MOC and SASO regulations.
• The job has a direct impact on complying MOC and SASO regulations in NPD.
• The job holder has a direct impact on ensuring parts employees are aware of MOC regulations.

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• The job holder can review, develop, update, and monitor the parts master file and ensure data validity.
• The job holder is responsible for ensuring compliance with MOC and SASO regulations in NPD.
• The job holder is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the MOC complaints in the VOG report.

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

• The job has a crucial supportive role in assuring the compliance with Gov regulations.
• The job has a crucial supporting role in communication with Legal and compliance to fulfill the NPD department’s needs.
• The job holder has a strategic role in developing and monitoring the team while developing a succession plan within the department

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs

Job-Specific Skills

• Able to manage own time and can work beyond the normal working period
• Ability to handle all types of work related and personal stress
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Can work with others in terms of coordinating and facilitating request
• Good communication skills and can speak both the Arabic and English language
• Able to handle all types of customers’ behavior and unpleasant manners
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Ability to use all types of communication facilities like telephone, fax and computers

Languages

English/Arabic

Competencies

Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)

Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)

Focuses on the customer (Individual Contributor)

Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)

Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)

Why Work for Us?

With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.

Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.

Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.