Compliance Labeling Developer

Barrett Distribution Centers; Franklin, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Distribution Centers is seeking a technically skilled IT specialist to design, develop, and implement software that ensures retailer and vendor labeling compliance across our warehouse network. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with NiceLabel and SAP Crystal Reports, strong SQL skills, and GS1 labeling knowledge to meet retailer requirements.

This remote role is 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional travel (~10%) to support onboarding and compliance activities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of information systems or IT, supply chain, or related field experience.
• Hands-on experience with retailer packaging labels and SAP Crystal Reports; NiceLabel required.
• Knowledge of GS1 standards (UCC-128/GS1-128, UPC, RFID) and labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary expert on retailer/customer packaging requirements.
• Build and configure label templates in NiceLabel, in-house tools, and other platforms.
• Convert retailer routing guides/vendor manuals into technical requirements.
• Design and maintain packing slip/shipping templates in SAP Crystal Reports.
• Own data connections, formulas, and subreports.
• Apply GS1-128/UCC-128, UPC-A, ITF-14, QR, and RFID/EPC standards.
• Develop/execute compliance testing protocols.
• Lead compliance onboarding for new customers/retailers.
• Serve as IT point-of-contact with customer-facing teams.
• Occasional travel Based on business need (~10%)

Skills

SQL

Oracle

Analytical

Communication

WMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, IT, or related field

Tools

NiceLabel

Crystal Reports

SAP Crystal Reports

Loftware

ZPL/EPL scripting

Job description

Franklin, 15 Freedom Way, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Who We Are:

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we’re a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Here at Barrett, we’re looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

Who We Are:

Barrett Distribution Centers is a leader in providing customized third-party logistics, omni-channel distribution, and direct-to-consumer fulfillment services for customers in a variety of industries. More than anything else, we’re a trusted consultant to our customers, working tirelessly to find solutions to their business challenges.

Here at Barrett, we’re looking for smart, hard-working top performers who are interested in joining a fantastic team within a fast-growing company. If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a new home that rewards excellent work, effort, and collaboration, Barrett is the place for you!

The Position:

The position reports to the Sr. Manager, IT Integration Platforms and Practices and is responsible for designing, developing, configuring, and implementing software solutions that ensure compliance with retailer, customer, and vendor labeling and packaging requirements.

This role serves as the primary technical expert for packaging label development and packing slip configuration, translating complex trading partner compliance guides into precise, production-ready label templates and documentation across Barrett’s warehouse network.

This remote position works Monday through Friday, from 8am-5pm.

The compensation range for this position is $75K-$85K, depending on experience.

How You'll Make an Impact:

The ideal candidate will have experience in a technical role specific to utilizing SQL and developing in labeling and reporting platforms. Specifically, experience with NiceLabel and Crystal Reports platforms is highly valued.

• Serve as primary expert on retailer/customer packaging requirements (carton, pallet, UPC/item, RFID labels, packing slips, BOLs, shipping collateral)
• Build and configure label templates in NiceLabel, in-house tools, and other platforms to meet trading partner specs
• Convert retailer routing guides/vendor compliance manuals into technical requirements and production-ready designs
• Design and maintain packing slip/shipping templates in SAP Crystal Reports (ASN data, PO fields, gift messaging, carrier/retailer rules)
• Own data connections, formulas, conditional formatting, subreports, and scheduled/event-driven delivery
• Apply GS1-128/UCC-128, UPC-A, ITF-14, QR, and RFID/EPC standards to ensure scan compliance
• Develop/execute compliance testing protocols, coordinate test scans and retailer approvals
• Lead compliance onboarding for new customers/retailers; build schedules with PMO, integration, and ops teams
• Serve as IT point-of-contact, coordinating with customer-facing teams on compliance requirements/deadlines
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel Based on business need (~10%)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, IT, or related field; equivalent work experience and technical training considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in information systems, IT, supply chain management, or a related field required. Relevant experience in a 3PL or distribution environment strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing retailer-compliant labels and packing slips, including direct work with SAP Crystal Reports for packing slip and collateral development, and NiceLabel, Loftware, ZPL/EPL scripting, or comparable label design platforms for carton/item/pallet labels preferred.
• Knowledge of GS1 standards and supply chain labeling requirements, including UCC-128/GS1-128 carton and pallet labels, UPC/GTIN item labels, RFID/EPC labels, packing lists, and VICS Bills of Lading.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English (Bilingual Spanish/English skills preferred).
• Strong SQL skills; Oracle platform experience preferred.
• Experience supporting a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or a Tier 1 ERP with an advanced WMS module, with emphasis on label trigger configuration and print queue management, desired.
• Familiarity with electronic interfacing methods (EDI, XML, flat file) and transport methods (EDI VAN, AS2, FTP) as they relate to order data flowing into label and packing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to present technical findings and compliance requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, complex compliance scenarios, and tight retailer deadlines with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Barrett Distribution Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, retaliation, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, choice of health insurance, marital status, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Franklin, 15 Freedom Way, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States of America