Brand License Compliance Director

PIM Brands, the world’s largest maker of real fruit snacks and many iconic confections, is seeking a Brand License Compliance Director based at its headquarters in Park Ridge, NJ.

The Director is responsible for overseeing operational compliance with all licensing terms, regulations, and contractual obligations under a new global licensing agreement. This role offers an opportunity to build a compliance program from the ground up and provide end‑to‑end oversight of compliance across product life cycles. The Director will partner with Finance, Marketing, Creative, R&D, and Manufacturing teams as a trusted cross‑functional collaborator.

Executive communication skills are essential to proactively manage deadlines, reporting requirements, and client/licensor standards.

• Deadlines:
  • Reporting – Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required reporting and maintain precise, well‑organized internal records while responding to regular licensor‑required reporting.
  • Payments – Manage payment obligations to meet contractual deadlines, partnering with Finance to pre‑empt potential roadblocks.
  • Delivery – Oversee delivery commitments, including timelines, product accuracy, order fulfillment, and complaint resolution.
• Quality Control:
  • Translate quality standards in client/licensor agreements into actionable guidelines and controls for internal teams.
  • Monitor factory quality control and production, both domestic and international, ensuring compliance with client/licensor standards and approved specifications.
  • Manage documentation and independent auditing reviews related to quality approvals, testing results, and compliance reviews.
• Royalty Payment Compliance:
  • Ensure royalty payments are paid on time in coordination with the Accounting team.
  • Assist in managing customer discount and rebate programs and ensure credits against royalty payments as applicable.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert of the licensing agreement, aiding decision‑making and strategy development for future product life cycles.
  • Design, implement, and oversee compliance frameworks to support all programs related to the licensing agreement and ensure adherence to licensor requirements.
  • Develop and maintain internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards.
  • Create, manage, and deliver compliance metrics, dashboards, reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership and licensors.
  • Develop and oversee communications and training to internal business units.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, audit, compliance, or related fields (preferred).
• 8+ years of brand license management experience.
• 5+ years of compliance, audit, or regulatory experience within the CPG industry.
• Experience in CPG and/or manufacturing environments.
• Developed and implemented compliance frameworks for licensing programs.
• Proven track record of creating internal compliance procedures aligned with licensor standards.
• Strong knowledge of internal audits, legal, compliance, and auditing practices.
• Advanced ability to produce metrics, dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and licensors.
• Proficiency with SAP S/4
  
  HANA, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Strong capability in synthesizing complex information into clear insights and actionable steps.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Solid financial acumen, including royalty management.
• High ethical standards with sound judgment and influence at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to enforce compliance and accountability.
• Strong influencing skills and executive presence/communication skills.
• Self‑directed, with the ability to work independently and cross‑functionally.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills across all management levels.
• Ability to operate in situations of complexity and ambiguity while functioning at a high level of productivity in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Requires travel up to 25% to Somerset, New Jersey, with occasional international travel (Spain).

• PIM Brands Global Headquarters, Park Ridge, New Jersey.
• Work on-site Monday through Friday; remote work once per month on a Friday.
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

• Salary range: $ – $.
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day one (medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans, etc.).
• Bonus, 401(k) plan match, and other incentives (based on eligibility and position).
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you and your loved ones.
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days, and observed holidays.
• Business casual dress code.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture with opportunities for internal career advancement.
• Professional development and training opportunities across the organization.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PIM Brands is an e‑Verify Employer.