Compliance & Regulatory Manager

Position

Are you ready for a world of possibilities?

You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group. From nature to communities, you’ll craft unforgettable experiences that drive the collective success of our 26 Maisons – each one with a unique heritage and set within the most remarkable terroirs the world has to offer. You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our Maisons, our 5 global regions, and the entire LVMH Group, are unmatched. You join a passionate community of talents that spans four generations and combines a wealth of roles and skillsets from the roots of the vine to the glass and everything in between. You discover our essential relationship with our terroirs, and how we nurture and preserve the soils which are the source of our singular products. Our global Living Soils Living Together program has four key commitments for 2030: regenerating soils, mitigating our climate impact, engaging society, and empowering our people. You will share in our passion for hosting, for art-de-vivre as well as our pride in creating products that celebrate life’s most memorable milestones, while always experienced through measured, responsible tasting.

Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally. If you want to inspire and be inspired, to craft experiences and experience the best in craftsmanship, this is where you’ll flourish.

The Compliance & Regulatory Manager drives excellence in the management of all Compliance functions related to Product labelling and packaging at the Federal and State level for the active portfolio, including new products launches. The Compliance Manager is responsible for securing, streamlining, and enhancing the Compliance process at MHUSA.

He/she will proactively keep ahead of new compliance and regulatory changes and coordinate the response for MHUSA scope.

This role will support the Company’s short and long-term objectives in terms of growth, level of service, and agility.

Office/Location: Hybrid 3x a week based out of NYC Office

Job responsibilities

Compliance management for new and existing products:

• Be the local expert for MHSA on all Brand labelling and packaging compliance.
• Oversee and contribute to:
  • Label review and COLA submission
  • Filing and submission to TTB (formula, COLA waivers…)
  • NABCA code applications
  • State filings including registrations & renewals, Distributor assignment changes and appointments.
• Oversee all special requests from Global Maisons and Brand Teams requiring compliance documents.

Regulatory

• Stay on top of the latest public regulatory and policy developments in the USA in collaboration with MH USA Public Affairs department and be consulted to assess business impact of any new development.
• Anticipate and coordinate internally the implementation of new regulatory requirements {example; Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Organic Certification)
• Proactively improve visibility and communication of all compliance related documents/status to key stakeholders.
• Review, assess and implement global regulatory topics, in collaboration and dotted reporting line with global regulatory director.
• Represent US market within the global regulatory community animated by global regulatory director

Data maintenance: one source of truth

• Ensure collection of compliance data is accurate, current, and accessible to relevant stakeholders. 
• Develop data collection and retention process/tool; co-maintain along with Compliance Analyst.

Vendors management

• Manage outside counsel retained to represent MHUSA with respect to complex label and formula issues.
• Manage vendors relationship in case of outsourcing.

Education/Documentation:

• Act as a subject matter expert, educate key stakeholders throughout the organization, including anticipating and implementation of new regulatory requirements. 
• Build, own and continuously update the current library of Compliance Manuals documenting policies and procedures, ensuring all are routinely reviewed and updated to reflect current guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement and project: · Proactively identify improvement opportunities (processes, organization, reporting and systems). 
• Implement changes to adapt to the evolving compliance and regulatory context, support company strategy and internal clients’ requirements. 
• Leverage new projects and systems; work closely with 3PL, IT and related Departments.
• Foster collaboration with other departments to deliver added value to the Operations team and the Company.

Management and Leadership 

• Oversee performance, training, and development of Compliance Analysist to further enrich department knowledge and performance.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment of department and company goals

Profile

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Professional Experience & Skills:

5-7 years of progressive Compliance, Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations experience in the U.S. wines and spirits industry.

Practical/Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of the three-tier System (Federal and State Level)
• Strong analytical skills to support problem solving and making data-driven decisions
• Excellent organizational skills
• High-level of attention to detail and follow through
• Must have good problem-solving capability
• Strong MS Office (Excel) understanding and skills
• Demonstrated success communicating to and influencing cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Ability to successfully implement projects
• Can react to changing parameters through agility and professionalism

Health and Wellness: medical, dental, vision, mental health support resources, fertility and family building programs. Financial Benefits: competitive salary, retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k) with company match), financial coaching, legal resources, commuter benefits, pet, renter, home and auto group rates, life insurance and disability coverage. Work-Life Balance: hybrid work schedule, generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including vacation, sick leave, personal and wellness days and paid parental leave. Professional Development: opportunities for training and continuing education, tuition reimbursement. Employee Perks: Plum Benefits and Perkspot. 

External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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