International Regulatory Compliance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

The International Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for the verification and final approval of technical product information in compliance with all applicable international regulations and customer requirements. Such information includes product labels, product specifications, certification documents, and regulatory letters. The International Regulatory Compliance Specialist will be responsible for researching, reporting, and working with third-party labeling consultation on applicable regulations to ensure international finished product compliance. The candidate will actively apply knowledge of regulations to assist in internal product development, marketing, operational, and purchasing decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Creates, reviews, approves, and maintains accurate food labeling information for finished products by applying a thorough knowledge of international food labeling requirements in conjunction with feedback from the third-party labeling consultation.

Identifies, interprets, and reports relevant international regulations to ensure compliance and to minimize risks by applying working knowledge of international food laws.

Collects and reviews product specifications to validate ingredients, formulas, allergen statements, claims, and nutrition information for compliance to import country.

Clarifies necessary changes needed for international compliance and ensures follow-up through effective written and verbal communication.

Effectively communicates technical and regulatory data and recommendations by appropriately tailoring content and approach to the intended audience.

Accountable for the completion of all internal/customer requested and required international documentation.

Actively participates in cross functional meetings that support product innovation and change to meet international compliance.

Assists manager with international compliance training initiatives.

Acts as a liaison between the company and regulatory agencies.

Monitors industry relevant publications for insight on potential risks, regulatory changes or trends and communicates findings to team management.

Assists with maintenance of identity preserved food certifications, Kosher, Organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO or Bioengineered as related to the country of import.

Maintains accurate and complete records, in compliance with applicable recording keeping requirements, to ensure product traceability and data integrity.

Works with internal departments, customers, vendors, and team members to successfully accomplish tasks.

Communicates and manages project timelines and needs, maintaining work to meet timelines.

Responds to urgent business needs with accuracy, completeness, and professionalism.

COMPETENCIES:

Possess ability to interpret and apply federal, local, state, and international food laws and regulations to all products sold internationally.

Capable of supporting the company's international market requests by providing expertise or research in export requirements, foreign labeling/composition regulations, and international food safety laws.

Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, and international labeling requirements.

Capable of working with multiple departments simultaneously to achieve a variety of goals.

Be detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills.

Be able to demonstrate business acumen through issue identification, risk management, and cross-functional consensus building.

Must exhibit a high degree of adaptability to engage effectively with all levels and styles of employees and management.

Self-motivated, can operate autonomously while working collaboratively with other cross-functional team members as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Capable of managing simultaneously workloads, multiple customer demands and shifting priorities within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Must demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Can handle complexity and judgment to meet business needs.

Capable of taking an independent initiative; achieve results to benefit the department and company.

Have a respectable professional persona and act as a representative for the department.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Must complete all the above and any other duties as assigned by management.

Proficient in all Office Programs: Excel, PPT and Word.

Required Skills:

Must have knowledge of federal, local, state, & international food regulations.

Experience with Genesis R&D required.

Experience working successfully within a time-sensitive, process-driven environment.

Preferred Skills / Experience:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or related field.

Required Experience:

Minimum 5 years labeling experience in the food industry. International experience preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

May travel to other plant sites on occasion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• FDA regulations: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Laurel, NJ 08054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mount Laurel, NJ 08054