Business Advisor, Product Stewardship

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.The Business Advisor, Product Stewardship plays a critical role in supporting the General Industrial business within the Performance Coatings Group. This position serves as a strategic partner to internal teams – including R&D, marketing, and sales – as well as external customers, by providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance. The advisor monitors emerging legislation, communicates regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle, and advocates for the business in internal and external forums. Additionally, the role drives continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and delivering training on key stewardship topics. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone passionate about regulatory strategy, customer engagement, and sustainable product development.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:(1) Product Stewardship Stakeholder Support:Provides support to the Performance Coatings Group General Industrial business stakeholders, including R&D, marketing, sales and customers.Provides strategic support to business(es) based on regulatory requirements and emerging legislation.Communicates regulatory and stewardship requirements to stakeholders during all stages of new product commercialization process.Identifies varying regulatory requirements by product type and region.Works with other product stewards and regulatory affairs subject matter experts as needed in support of businesses and other stakeholders.(2) Customer Support:Serves as the single point of contact to the General Industrial business on legislative, regulatory and product safety/sustainability issues. Monitors, tracks and communicates issues which will impact S-W products or our customersServes as an advocate for the General Industrial business on internal and external legislation and customer issues.(3) Continuous Improvement:Identifies areas of process improvement and communication in support of the General Industrial business.Provides training and seminars for business team members or other groups within S-W on current topics within product stewardship.“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.” POSITION REQUIREMENTS:FORMAL EDUCATION:Required:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in sciences such as chemistry, engineering, industrial hygiene, or similarPreferred:Master’s degree from an accredited institution in sciences such as chemistry, engineering, industrial hygiene, or similarKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required:3+ years’ experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs.Proven experience in managing regulatory and stewardship requirements for businessesPreferred:6+ years’ experience in product stewardship or regulatory affairs.Experience with global regulatory requirementsTECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Required:Expertise in a wide range of North America chemical and product regulations, such as OSHA hazard communication, TSCA, Prop 65, etc.Experience in paint & coatings or chemical industryGood written and verbal communication skillsPreferred:Expertise in a wide range of global chemical and product regulations, such as EU REACH and Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulationsExperience in interpretation of regulationsExperience delivering technical presentations to diverse audiencesTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)0-15%

Created: 2025-10-09