Brand License Compliance Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus and 401(k) plan match

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

PIM Brands, located in Park Ridge, NJ, is looking for a Brand License Compliance Director to oversee compliance with licensing agreements and develop a program from the ground up. The ideal candidate will manage relationships across finance, marketing, and R&D to ensure adherence to internal and external standards.

Responsibilities include leading compliance frameworks, quality control management, and delivering insights to senior leadership. The role offers a salary range between $180,000 and $200,000, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational compliance with licensing terms and agreements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for compliance management.
• Ensure timely completion of reporting and payments.

Skills

Brand license management experience

Compliance, audit, or regulatory experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Financial acumen

Knowledge of internal audits

Synthesis of information into insights

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related fields

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

PIM Brands, the world’s largest maker of real fruit snacks and many iconic confections, is seeking a Brand License Compliance Director based at its headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ.

Job Overview

The Director is responsible for overseeing operational compliance with all licensing terms, regulations, and contractual obligations under a new global licensing agreement. This role offers an opportunity to build a compliance program from the ground up and provide end‑to‑end oversight of compliance across product lifecycles. The Director will partner with Finance, Marketing, Creative, R&D, and Manufacturing teams as a trusted cross‑functional collaborator. Executive communication skills are essential to proactively manage deadlines, reporting requirements, and client/licensor standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deadlines:
  • Reporting – Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required reporting and maintain precise, well‑organized internal records while responding to regular licensor‑required reporting.
  • Payments – Manage 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:
  • Translate quality standards in client/licensor agreements into actionable guidelines and controls for internal teams.
  • Monitor factory quality control and production, both domestic and international, ensuring compliance with client/licensor standards and approved specifications.
  • Manage documentation and independent auditing reviews related to quality approvals, testing results, and compliance reviews.
• Royalty Payment Compliance:
  • Ensure royalty payments are paid on time in coordination with the Accounting team.
  • Assist in managing customer discount and rebate programs and ensure credits against royalty payments as applicable.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert of the licensing agreement, aiding decision‑making and strategy development for future product lifecycles.
  • Design, implement, and oversee compliance frameworks to support all programs related to the licensing agreement and ensure adherence to licensor requirements.
  • Develop and maintain internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards.
  • Create, manage, and deliver compliance metrics, dashboards, reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership and licensors.
  • Develop and oversee communications and training to internal business units.

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.
• Strong knowledge of internal audits, legal, compliance, and auditing practices.
• Advanced ability to produce metrics, dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and licensors.
• 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).

Worksite

• PIM Brands Global Headquarters, Park Ridge, New Jersey.
• Work on-site Monday through Friday; remote work once per month on a Friday.
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

Benefits

• Salary range: $180,000.00 – $200,000.00.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one (medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans, etc.).
• Bonus, 401(k) plan match, and other incentives (based on eligibility and position).
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you and your loved ones.
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days, and observed holidays.
• Business casual dress code.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture with opportunities for internal career advancement.
• Professional development and training opportunities across the organization.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PIM Brands is an e‑Verify Employer.