Compliance Assistant

As we are a “family” owned enterprise by virtue of our ESOP, we have chosen to represent only family owned wineries.We have a wealth of experience representing both small producers and large volume brands. We represent over 60 wineries from the major wine‑growing regions throughout the world. Our portfolio includes some of the best wines available from Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and France, including over 25 growers of estate‑bottled wines in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis, the Rhône, the Loire Valley, Alsace and Southern France. One of our primary missions is to understand and respect the goals of each of our producers for their individual brands. We have a proprietary sense of pride in our brands and understanding that the only way to achieve long‑term success is building a good distribution network. We work closely with our distributors across the United States to ensure that not only do we have good sales and depletion volumes, but that our distribution is optimized for the long term. Job Description We are currently looking for a Compliance Assistant to become part of our Operations, Logistics & Compliance department. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with a strong work ethic who is very concise and organized. Attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a very fast‑paced environment are essential. This position is based in our Birmingham, AL office. Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the position include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed): Submitting wine labels for approval to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and other relevant state agencies Registering wines and brands in various US states Creating and managing databases of UPC, SCC, NABCA, Unimarc and other controlled state codes Applying for and maintaining validity of ABC State Licenses Filing of State Excise taxes where needed, monthly and annually FDA Registrations and management USDA National Organic Program management Assisting Department with special projects Experience and Qualifications Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task and prioritize Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to follow through with projects while working under tight deadline Problem solver with strong attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Powerpoint Minimum 1 year experience in an alcohol / beverage compliance related field. Benefits and Compensation Entry‑level Hourly commensurate with experience and education Flexible in‑office and remote working structure Medical and Dental Paid time off after one year of employment, plus holidays and accrued sick time Our company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vineyard Brands