Beverage Compliance Manager

Company: Octopi Brewing
Location: Madison
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Job Summary:
The Beverage Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of our beverage products, including malt beverages, distilled spirits, wine, and sake, comply with federal and state regulations. They have a strong understanding of TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) regulations, state registration process, FDA requirements, and excise tax obligations across multiple states.
Primary Responsibilities:

• COLA/Formula Approval: Apply for Certificate of Label Approvals (COLA) and formula approvals through the TTB and each state where the company operates. Obtain Certificates of Analysis (COA's), Flavor Identification Sheets (FIDS), and spec sheets for flavors/fruits as needed for product approval.
• Product Registration: Register internal and contract malt beverages, distilled spirits, wine, and sake products for sale in the United States.
• Label Compliance: Provide guidance to internal teams and external partners on acceptable labelling practices, ensuring all labels meet TTB and FDA regulations. Work with Legal and Marketing teams on label wording.
• Destruction and Use-Up Documentation: Prepare and submit necessary documents to both the TTB and the destruction facility, ensuring proper documentation for Finance.
• TTB Licensing: Obtain and maintain necessary TTB licenses. Provide ongoing guidance on requirements to ensure continuance in our license to operate and achieve our business objectives, including advice on export requirements.
• State Licensing: Obtain and maintain the necessary state licenses for the sale of products in each state where the company operates. Provide ongoing guidance on state-specific requirements.
• Excise Tax Reporting: Report product shipments and handle tax reporting and payment for excise taxes for each state the company sells in.
• Overseas Shipments: Complete and submit all necessary documentation for shipments with TTB and each state, working with the Distribution team as needed.
• Distributor Relations and Logistics: Collaborate with Account Managers to manage distributor relations, contracts, and logistics as they relate to compliance.
• Bond Management: Obtain and submit necessary bonds to states and TTB to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Other Permits and License Maintenance: Obtain and maintain all operational permits and licenses as required to ensure continued operation of the business and achieve our business objective, including but not limited to permits and licences from the FDA, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Dane County Food and Beverage, Warehouses, Village of Waunakee, WI Department of Revenue, and Food and Drink Restaurant licenses.
• Work internally with legal, marketing, finance, distribution teams.
• Responsible for other duties, projects, and tasks as assigned. Company Overview: Asahi Europe & International (AEI) is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan.
  Employing over 12,000 people, AEI have world-class brewing and production facilities in 9 markets - USA, UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with a full portfolio of Domestic and International premium and super premium brands.
  In other parts of Europe and across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and North America, our international businesses - Asia and EMEA & Americas (AEI EMEAA) are growing our broad portfolio of well-established and iconic international brands such as Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch, Kozel and Asahi Super Dry both directly and through our global distribution network. The business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better through our shared purpose of Creating Meaningful Connections.
  Very excitingly, Asahi has recently purchased a fantastic new production facility in Wisconsin USA, Octopi. This marks a key step forward in accelerating our growth journey and realizing our ambitions for our Global Brands, most notably Asahi Super Dry for North America.
  We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.
  We are an equal opportunity employer.
  Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary. Requirements: Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Good reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage a high volume of documentation and regulatory filings.
  • Shows initiative and a willingness to take on extra duties.
  • Able to work independently and function in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
  • Live the values of Octopi/Asahi - US. Education and Experience:
    • Prior alcohol compliance experience at the federal and state levels
    • Bachelor's Degree related to supply chain, business, law, or related field (preferred).
    • Prior knowledge of tax reporting and excise tax payment processes across multiple states (preferred).
      
      
      Compensation details: 75000-75000 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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