Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: NJ - Monroe
Job Code: 10465


Central Garden & Pet’s Nylabone/TFH/Four Paws/IMS division offers exciting career opportunities in our Neptune City, New Jersey corporate office complex. Since 1955, Nylabone has been making the world’s best chew toys, long-lasting edible chews, and dental solutions for dogs of every age, breed, shape, and size. We know that every dog is different, and so are their needs. That is why we make a wide variety of chewing solutions in flavors, shapes, sizes, and textures for every kind of dog and chewing strength.

Reporting to the Director of QA/QC, Regulatory, & Compliance, the Export Regulatory Manager provides oversight of all required documentation related to export, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating logistics, preparing shipping documentation, adhering to customs regulations, and ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of our products to and from international markets.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Sound working knowledge of APHIS USDA export regulations. An understanding of EU, Australia, Korea, Israel, Taiwan, Canada, Mexico, and South America regulations are highly beneficial.
• Manages regulatory documentation for export: Health Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, manufacture declarations, i.e) for product exports.
• Manage APHIS USDA import permits as required, and work in liaison with customers to ensure pertinent documents are submitted.
• Experience assigning HTS codes and completing Country of Origin determination.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to ensure that exporting products comply with GFSI/HACCP/Customs regulations and standards.
• Interface with related functional areas such as purchasing, customer service, sales, and the logistic team on customs matters and coordinate education for personnel in these areas, as needed.
• Manage IREGs export documents for approved and future exporting countries on file.
• Facilitate regulatory management on annual export inspection to sustain approval status. Work closely with procurement, APHIS USDA Veterinarian, foreign government officials, and sales to secure pertinent documentation for export.
• Ensure that foreign suppliers conduct required inspections that comply with USDA-APHIS for export.
• Meet required tasks specified by the manager.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering, or related technical field
• HACCP certification required, PCQI preferred
• FSVP certification
• CTPAT and Custom regulations knowledge preferred
• Incoterms and Harmonized Classification trained.
• Working knowledge of FDA and State laws related Pet Food or human food products storage, handling, and distribution
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Accurate recordkeeping & reporting skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), and office equipment such as photocopier and scanner

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Education Assistance. (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with a cash bonus.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.