Compliance Specialist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for all spirits related compliance inquires.
• Provide solid guidance to internal and external stakeholders for the label design & creation process for spirits.
• Submission and tracking of Formula and COLA applications with TTB for spirits products.
• Lead market ready compliance for all spirits products to include processing brand/product registration, distributor appointment/termination, control state codes (NABCA) and territory agreements.
• Lead preparations and filing of all spirits related regulatory reports as required at the Federal and State level.
• Support the preparation and submission of alcohol beverage licenses (Wine & Spirits) as needed.
• Includes updates of corporate/owner information and obtaining new and/or canceling licenses as deemed necessary.
• Support the maintenance and update of standard regulatory compliance software systems used for tracking and sole source for license, product, brand/label registrations and order fulfillment.
• Aid in preparing, validating, submission and tracking of regulatory filings for wine to include new permits, amendments, and reporting as needed.
• Aid in general department administrative duties as needed.
• May include filing, scanning, electronic file management, expense report reconciliation and email correspondence.
• Assist with department projects that may include acquisitions, exclusive agency agreements and other company initiatives.
• Utilize industry specific tools and available resources to perform research and stay current on spirits related compliance issues, trends and developments.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Other Abilities

• Understanding of spirits labeling requirements (commodity statements, class/type designation, formula requirements, etc.).
• Understanding of spirits regulatory reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and high level of integrity.
• Thrive in a deadline driven, fast paced team environment.
• Ability to identify & implement areas of process & work-flow improvements.
• Excellent time management skills required.
• Interact professionally and collaboratively with team members, other departments and outside regulatory agencies.
• Strong Excel knowledge and the ability to analyze data and prepare spreadsheets for reporting and other compliance functions.
• Embrace Company Core Values – Teamwork, Commitment, Quality, Integrity, Safety, Entrepreneurship and FUN!