Brand License Compliance Director

PIM Brands, Inc.; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus program

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking a Brand License Compliance Director to build and oversee a licensing program at the Park Ridge, New Jersey HQ. The role partners with Legal, Finance, Marketing, Creative R&D and Manufacturing to ensure end-to-end compliance across product lifecycles.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in brand license management, strong compliance/risk acumen, and evident executive communication skills in a fast-paced CPG environment. On-site with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, audit, compliance or related fields, preferred
• 8+ years of brand license management experience
• 5+ years of compliance, audit or regulatory experience within the CPG industry
• Experience in CPG and/or manufacturing environments
• Developed and implemented compliance frameworks for licensing programs
• Proven track record of creating internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards agreement
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA, PowerPoint, and Power BI

Responsibilities

• Deadlines: Ensure timely reporting and complete internal records; respond to licensor reporting requirements
• Payments: Manage payment obligations to meet contractual deadlines with Finance
• Delivery: Oversee timely delivery, product accuracy, order fulfillment and issue resolution
• Quality Control: Translate client/licensor quality standards into internal guidelines
• Royalty Payment Compliance: Ensure on-time royalty payments; manage discounts and credits
• Develop compliance frameworks and procedures aligned with licensor standards
• Create and present metrics, dashboards and executive reports for leadership and licensor

Skills

Brand license management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Career Opportunities: Brand License Compliance Director (630)

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Brand License Compliance Director interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Operations department at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey. This position will report to our General Counsel.

Job Overview:

The Director is responsible for overseeing operational compliance with all licensing terms, regulations, and contractual obligations as required under a new, soon-to-be-announced licensing agreement with a globally loved brand. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build a compliance program at PIM Brands from the ground up, while providing end to end oversight of compliance. Growth opportunities include program expansion to other key brand lines-of-business. Serving as the central compliance authority, the Director, working under the Legal Department umbrella, will partner with the Finance, Marketing, Creative R&D and Manufacturing teams, as a trusted cross functional overseer and collaborator. Executive communication skills are a must. This role cross-functions with internal teams to proactively manage deadlines, reporting requirements, and client/licensor standards, ensuring full compliance end to end, throughout the entire product lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings experience in a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment and is adept at anticipating compliance risks and driving timely, compliant execution. The ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, while organizing priorities and guiding others to do the same.

This role carries substantial responsibility and attention to detail, along with the ability to deliver strong and confident cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities:

The Brand License Compliance Director will be responsible for three key areas of success:

• Deadlines:
  • Reporting – Ensures timely and accurate completion of all required reporting; maintaining precise and well organized, internal records as well as responding to regular, licensor-required reporting requirements.
  • Payments – Manages payment obligations to meet contractual deadlines; partnering with Finance to pre-empt potential roadblocks.
  • Delivery – Oversee delivery commitments, including timelines, product accuracy, order fulfillment, and complaint resolution.
• Quality Control:
• Review quality standards in client/licensor agreements and translate them into actionable guidelines and controls for internal teams.
• Monitor factory quality control and production, both domestic and international, while working with internal teams to ensure compliance meets client/licensor standards and approved specifications.
• Manage documentation and independent auditing review related to quality approvals, testing results, and compliance reviews.
• Royalty Payment Compliance:
  • Responsible for ensuring royalty payments are paid on time, in coordination with the Accounting team.
  • Discounts - Assisting in managing customer discount and rebate programs and ensuring credits against royalty payments as applicable.
• Other:
  • Completely, understand and “live” the terms of the licensing agreement, especially deadlines and other highly exacting provisions. The Director will be responsible for serving as the internal subject matter expert of the licensing agreement, aiding in decision making and strategy development for the future product lifecycle.
  • Design, implement, and oversee compliance frameworks to support all programs related to the licensing agreement and ensure adherence to licensor’s requirements.
  • Develop, document, and maintain internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor’s standards.
  • Create, manage, and deliver compliance metrics, dashboards, reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership and licensor’s reporting.
  • Develop and oversee communications and training to internal businesses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, audit, compliance or related fields, preferred
• 8+ years of brand license management experience
• 5+ years of compliance, audit or regulatory experience within the CPG industry
• Experience in CPG and/or manufacturing environments
• Developed and implemented compliance frameworks for licensing programs
• Proven track record of creating internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards agreement
• Strong knowledge of internal audits, legal, compliance, and auditing practices
• Advanced ability to produce metrics, dashboards, reports, presentations for senior leadership and licensor
• Proficiency with SAP S/4HANA, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Strong capability in synthesizing complex information into clear insights and actionable steps
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Solid financial acumen, including royalty management
• High ethical standards with sound judgment and influence at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to enforce compliance and accountability
• Strong influencing skills and executive presence/communication skills
• Self-directed, with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across all management levels
• Ability to operate in situations of complexity and ambiguity while functioning at a high level of productivity in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Requires travel up to 25% to Somerset, New Jersey, with occasional international travel (Spain)
• The PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey
• The role requires working on-site: Monday thru Friday. Work remotely once per month on a Friday.
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend

We are proud to offer:

• The pay range for this position is $180,000.00 - $200,000.00. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization
• Best Places to Work in NJ - 2025 & 2026
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer