Martin Churches
Technical Manager at XDS-Solutions Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Rory Hammond
Martin is a wealth of knowledge in the SASO program with a great ability for simplifying complex regulations and requirements. He has an enviable skillset when it comes to learning, understanding, and applying international safety and compliance specifications
Rory Hammond
Martin is a wealth of knowledge in the SASO program with a great ability for simplifying complex regulations and requirements. He has an enviable skillset when it comes to learning, understanding, and applying international safety and compliance specifications
Rory Hammond
Martin is a wealth of knowledge in the SASO program with a great ability for simplifying complex regulations and requirements. He has an enviable skillset when it comes to learning, understanding, and applying international safety and compliance specifications
Rory Hammond
Martin is a wealth of knowledge in the SASO program with a great ability for simplifying complex regulations and requirements. He has an enviable skillset when it comes to learning, understanding, and applying international safety and compliance specifications
Experience
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XDS Solutions
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United Kingdom
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Import & Export
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Manager
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Jun 2017 - Present
Review of product conformity documentation such as safety test reports and specification sheets to ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian and Nigerian standards and import regulations. Preparing product technical files ready for auditting. Compiling and maintaining spreadsheets relating to clients outstanding technical requirements. Processing and managing applications for Saudi-specific product certifications such as SASO Energy Efficiency certification & labels, SASO IECEE Recognition certification and SASO Water Consumption certification and labels. Liaising with importers, brokers and exporters (over the phone and face-to-face) to obtain product documentation, advise on customs clearance requirements and establish new sales. Establishing new business partnerships with third-party accredited certification bodies and laboratories. Finalising and certifying approved SASO Certificate of Conformity requests. Implementing new services such as product certification and shipment certification relating to the SABER conformity platform in Saudi Arabia. Arranging manfacturer factory audits using third-party inspection agencies. Creating and maintaining a company database outlining product requirements by category (e.g. low voltage electricals, clothing, car spare parts) and the corresponding standards they must comply to. Writing articles for the company blog and mail-outs. Updating other teams (Sales, Operations) on important regulatory information to ensure that their clients are advised accordingly. Managing a Technical Assistant; providing full training, authorising holiday/maintaining holiday sheet, reviewing employee performance and providing support where necessary. Attending monthly management meetings to outline and resolve any issues within the company. Helping the Operations Team during busy periods with administrative tasks such as drafting certificates and submitting applications to other third-party suppliers. Show less
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