Coordinator II Label Regulatory

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising Marketing Support
Job Requisition: 473937
Address: USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Store Code: Product Excellence (5139479)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
The Regulatory Coordinator works collaboratively with Regulatory Specialists to ensure accuracy and compliance of regulatory label content, claims and 3rd party logos for label design of Private Brands products. This position is responsible for reviewing and approving the label specification within the Private Brands Product and Packaging Specification system for internal record-keeping requirements and to collect, validate, and manage compliance documentation database within the specification system to substantiate on-package claims and 3rd party logos. This position generates the pack copy from the specification system and submits the required information to the design team to use on label artwork. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment
***Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Carlisle, PA, Hyattsville, MD and Scarborough, ME.
Essential job functions:

• Collect and validate legal product information submitted by suppliers into the Private Brands Product and Packaging Specification system to comply with current U.S. labeling regulations, 3rd party certification requirements and Private Brands standards
• Review, validate and approve regulatory label content and compliance documentation (i.e., supplier affidavits, 3rd party certificates, product lab test results) uploaded by suppliers into the Private Brands Product and Packaging Specification system for record-keeping and to substantiate on-package claims
• Generate the pack copy from the PB Product and Packaging Specification system to send label content to design to use on the label artwork PDF
• Manage compliance documentation database for claims and 3rd party logos including allergen claims, gluten free claims, comparison claims, Kosher, Organic, Non-GMO Certified, Certified Vegan, and other 3rd party certifying agencies for both food and nonfood Private Brands products.
• Communicate regulatory requirements needed for Private Brands label specifications and internal record-keeping
• Collaborate with Category Development teams to align on label content including product names, claims, and 3rd party logos
• Work with the Product Excellence Team to ensure the information submitted for label content in product specifications align with the product approved at benchtop and vetted according to the Private Brands Supplier Requirements Guide.
• Keep up to date with information required to appear on packaging per USDA, FDA, FTC, and State level laws
• Support Regulatory Team as subject matter experts on label regulatory compliance
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment

Knowledge:

• Basic Knowledge of product and food labeling (USDA, FDA, FTC, State)

Skills:

• Excellent communication and prioritization skills
• Project Management skills
• Detail-oriented, deadline driven, and able to multi-task
• Strong verbal & grammar skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Educations

• Bachelor of Science Food & Nutrition, Food Science or related field or equivalent job experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in labeling regulatory or related industry
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis until the end of their appointment

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $26.54 - $39.81
IL/MA/MD/NY Salary Range: $30.54 - $45.81
Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.