Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Why Winebow?

At Winebow, we are strongly committed to creating an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We are intentional in our efforts to ensure that every employee has a sense of value and opportunity in our company, and we work tirelessly to promote a culture of inclusion where our team feels safe, respected, and valued.  We want our Winebow family to feel at home and to be empowered to bring their best selves forward.  

We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our organization and are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce in all aspects of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, benefits, wage and salary equity. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the preparation and submission of brand registrations, renewals, and brand change filings with state alcohol regulatory agencies.
• Prepare filings for publication in the official monthly beverage journals to comply with state regulations. Maintain master files of brand registrations.
• Analyze labels received from foreign suppliers for compliance with TTB labeling regulations and submit via COLAs Online. Provide guidance to foreign suppliers and internal brand managers regarding TTB labeling regulations.
• Communicate the compliance status of brand registrations to internal teams and suppliers and submit pricing adjustments when appropriate.
• Liaise with foreign suppliers and outside legal counsel to obtain TTB formula approval when required.
• Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with relevant departments of state alcohol regulatory offices, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Assist in coordinating brand transfers and inventory buyback.
• Assist management with projects as they arise.
• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives effectively and in a timely manner.
• Arrives at work, appointments, meetings, and all work-related functions on time and as scheduled.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assist SVP, General Counsel as requested.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures; communicates hazards and/or suggests improvements to Manager.
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal office environment. Occasional overtime may be required.
EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY USED:
Office equipment including computers, printers, telephone, fax machine, copier and scanner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, finger dexterity and visual acuity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a compliance-related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in a regulated industry or one year experience with a regulatory compliance company.
• Established proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), MS Dynamics, or similar software. ShipCompliant software suite and Photoshop experience preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Collaborative, communicative, and approachable.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Required in-office Tuesday–Thursday, with additional in-office attendance required as needed for special meetings or business needs on non-designated in-office days.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. Winebow has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Your continued employment with Winebow is by mutual consent.