Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist to support food product compliance and manage the supplier approval process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food science and regulatory standards, ensuring ongoing compliance and managing documentation efficiently within the quality assurance department.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation / Holidays

401(k) Plan

Entrepreneurial environment

Annual Reviews

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in regulatory, compliance, or quality roles in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, FSMA).
• Familiarity with GFSI schemes (SQF, BRC), HACCP, and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier approval for imports, raw materials, and packaging.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. and international regulations.
• Review and approve labels, packaging, and marketing materials.

Skills

Documentation

Labeling

Supplier Engagement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trustwell Nutritional

Nutritionist Pro

Job description

Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist

Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist

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$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist

Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist

Department: Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs

Reports to: Regulatory Affairs Operations Manager

Location: On-site – Hicksville, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Regulatory Affairs & Supplier Compliance Specialist with a strong foundation in food science or a related field. This role supports regulatory compliance for our food product portfolio and manages our supplier approval process.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI (SQF/BRC) standards and excels in documentation, labeling, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:️ Supplier Approval

• Assist in managing supplier approval for imports, raw materials, confectionery, and packaging by collecting and reviewing documentation (e.g., GFSI, HACCP, certifications).
• Collaborate with Procurement, QA, and R&D to assess and onboard suppliers.
• Maintain and update the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Organize and improve documentation workflows for efficiency and compliance.
  
  

Regulatory Affairs

• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. and international regulations (FDA, USDA, Health Canada, Kosher, Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, RSPO).
• Review and approve labels, packaging, and marketing materials.
• Develop ingredient statements and nutritional panels.
• Create/manage carton labels, verification sheets, and internal regulatory records.
• Use Trustwell Nutritional and Nutritionist Pro software.
• Participate in special projects and provide recurring compliance support.
  
  

Compliance & Customer Support

• Maintain up-to-date regulatory documents (specs, allergens, SDS, Prop 65, PFAS declarations).
• Respond to customer inquiries with accurate documentation.
• Support internal/external audits with timely regulatory records.
• Track and manage compliance deadlines (certifications, submissions).
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Regulatory Affairs, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in regulatory, compliance, or quality roles in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, FSMA).
• Experience with international regulations is a plus.
• Familiarity with GFSI schemes (SQF, BRC), HACCP, and GMPs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of NLEA and food labeling claims.
• Experience using regulatory portals for submissions.
• Ability to translate technical regulations for diverse teams.
• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven.
  
  

We Offer:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / AFLAC, Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation / Holiday / Annual Reviews
• 401 (k)
• Entrepreneurial environment and more!
  
  

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Long Island based company!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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