Label Compliance Analyst

Lidl US; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription + Dental + Vis

Paid Holiday & PTO

401K Plan (+5% company match)

DailyPay

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Total Well-Being Program

Job summary

Lidl US is seeking a Label Compliance Analyst to join our Quality & Sustainability team. The role supports Purchasing with regulatory oversight for FDA/USDA-regulated private label food and consumer goods.

You will oversee data, manage projects, and develop training materials while ensuring labels, packaging, and advertising meet regulatory standards. Collaborative guidance with line managers enables accurate purchasing decisions and lifecycle tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages assigned project and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
• Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
• Ensure regulatory compliance of products, labels, advertising, and promotions as well as adherence to policies and guidelines
• Develop pack copy information that complies with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Review packaging for compliance with relevant regulations, standards of identity, and claim requirements
• Review advertising and promotional materials for technical accuracy and compliance
• Provide regulatory guidance to purchasing teams with the support of the line manager to enable accurate decision-making
• Review and evaluate packaging to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Provide compliance recommendations with the support of the line manager by conducting research, advising of upcoming regulations
• Review the CFT requirements with the line manager and provide regulatory input where necessary
• Track all the important product lifecycle milestones in the internal team trackers
• Research and monitor label compliance information, maintain databases and digital information in support of the labeling compliance process
• Liaise between Lidl International, regulatory agencies, and Lidl US for seamless workflows on declarations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

1-3 years of experience in related field

Alternative 5+ years experience in related field

Job description

Lidl US is searching for the next

Lidl US is searching for the next Label Compliance Analyst to join our Quality & Sustainability team! The Label Compliance Analyst supports Purchasing with regulatory support. The role is responsible for regulatory compliance for US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated private label food and consumer goods.

What You’ll Do

• Oversees and manages assigned project and/or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
• Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
• Ensure regulatory compliance of products, labels, advertising, and promotions as well as adherence to policies and guidelines
• Develop pack copy information that complies with internal and external regulatory requirements
• Review packaging for compliance with relevant regulations, standards of identity, and claim requirements
• Review advertising and promotional materials for technical accuracy and compliance
• Provide regulatory guidance to purchasing teams with the support of the line manager to enable accurate decision-making
• Review and evaluate packaging to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Provide compliance recommendations with the support of the line manager by conducting research, advising of upcoming regulations
• Review the CFT requirements with the line manager and provide regulatory input where necessary
• Track all the important product lifecycle milestones in the internal team trackers
• Research and monitor label compliance information, maintain databases and digital information in support of the labeling compliance process
• Liaise between Lidl International, regulatory agencies, and Lidl US for seamless workflows on declarations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Google Workspace tools or related software
• Ability to work independently

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Technology or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Prior experience in regulatory, nutrition or quality role with food or consumer goods is strongly preferred

Physical Job Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $33.66 per hour (with potential to earn $38.47 per hour in the future)
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401K Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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