Regulatory Manager

Date: 16 Apr 2026

Country: Nigeria

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Olam Agri is a market leading, differentiated food, feed and fibre agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities and deep understanding of market needs built over 35 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, wheat milling & pasta, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, animal feed & protein, cotton, wood products, rubber, sugar & bioenergy and risk management solutions, Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with 45.1 million MT in volume handled in 2024. Focused on transforming food, feed and fibre for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enable farming communities to prosper sustainably and strive for a food-secure future. Olam Agri Holdings Limited, which holds the Olam Agri business, is a 64.6% owned subsidiary of Olam Group. 35.4% of Olam Agri Holdings is owned by SALIC International Investment Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olam Agri’s strategic partner The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Company.

Job Description

The Regulatory Manager is responsible for ensuring full regulatory compliance of Olam Agri’s animal feed products across manufacturing, sourcing, import/export, labeling, and commercialization. The role acts as the key regulatory interface between internal stakeholders (Operations, QA, R&D, Sales) and external authorities, proactively managing regulatory risks while supporting business growth.

Key Deliverables

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Ensure full compliance with local, regional, and international animal feed regulations (e.g. Nigeria NAFDAC, SON, EC, FDA, Codex, GMP+, FAMI-QS).
Interpret new and existing regulations affecting animal feed ingredients, additives, premixes, and finished feed products.
Develop, implement, and maintain regulatory compliance frameworks, SOPs, and internal policies.

Product Registration & Approvals

Lead product registrations, licenses, and renewals for animal feed products and raw materials.
Coordinate regulatory submissions, dossiers, technical documentation, and certificates.
Manage ingredient approvals, feed additive compliance, and permissible usage levels.

Strategic Effectiveness

Regulatory Intelligence & Risk Management

Monitor regulatory changes, emerging risks, and enforcement trends relevant to animal nutrition.
Conduct regulatory risk assessments and advise leadership on business impact and mitigation strategies.
Proactively influence product formulation and sourcing decisions to ensure compliance.

External Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and certification agencies.
Represent Olam Agri in regulatory forums, audits, inspections, and industry working groups.
Support regulatory audits and corrective action plans.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Quality Assurance, R&D, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales.
Provide regulatory guidance during product development, supplier onboarding, and market entry.
Support customer regulatory inquiries, tenders, and technical documentation requests.

Training & Capability Building

Build regulatory awareness across the organization through training and guidance.
Support internal audits and compliance culture across feed mills and commercial teams.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related discipline
Master’s degree or professional certification is an advantage

Experience

5–7+ years of regulatory or quality/regulatory experience in animal feed, FMCG, food, or agri‑commodities
Strong familiarity with feed regulations, additives, labeling, and import/export rules
Experience working with manufacturing plants and multi‑country regulatory frameworks
Prior experience in large multinational or commodity/agri-business preferred

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.