Supplier Compliance Specialist

## Supplier Compliance Specialist Apply locations:
1930 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe AZ 85281time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-19424

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time.
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* Position Overview:

** The Supplier Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting supplier food safety, quality, and compliance programs across the supply chain. This role’s primary focus will be managing the temperature monitoring program for cold-chain products, supporting supplier qualification and onboarding activities, assisting with onsite supplier food safety audits, tracking product complaints and initiating root causes analysis and corrective action with supplier partners, and partnering cross-functionally with FSQA, Operations, Product Development, and Procurement to ensure compliant execution of new and existing products, including Limited Time Offer (LTO) initiatives.

The Supplier Compliance Specialist will help monitor supplier performance and compliance through data analysis, trend reporting, complaint investigations, and corrective action follow-up. This role also supports investigations related to supplier quality and food safety concerns, evaluates supplier documentation and change notifications, and helps identify and mitigate supply chain food safety risks.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and passionate about food safety, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced food and beverage environment.
** Key Result Areas (KRAs):**
* ** Cold Chain Temperature Monitoring
*** Manage and maintain temperature monitoring programs across refrigerated and frozen supply chain products
* Review and trend temperature data from transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
* Investigate temperature excursions, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
* Maintain records and documentation related to temperature monitoring and cold chain compliance
* ** Supplier Food Safety & Compliance
*** Assist with onsite supplier food safety and quality audits.
* Assist with reviewing and verifying current product and supplier documentation via CMX1
* Track supplier corrective actions and ensure timely closure of audit findings and non-conformances
* Respond, track, and investigate product complaints with respective suppliers, including analysis of root case and corrective action implementation.
* ** Cross-Functional LTO Support
*** Partner with Operations, Product Development, and Procurement teams to support compliant execution of LTO (Limited Time Offer) products
* Assist in verifying product specifications, handling requirements, shelf life, labeling, and storage expectations
* Participate in new product and supplier onboarding and qualification activities
* Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
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* Skills:

*** Detail-Oriented
* Analytical* Teamwork
* Auditing* Ability to maintain a positive safety culture with a focus on brand protection, collaboration, and education
* Ability to convey a guest-focused, brand-protection mindset
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to make clear, concise, and convincing safety recommendations; strong public speaking skills
* Ability to analyze safety data, investigating incidents, and developing solutions
* Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and industry-specific guidelines.
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* Job Qualifications:

**** BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
*** Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Supply Chain, or related field.
* 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing food safety, supplier quality, quality assurance, or supply chain compliance.
* Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, preventive controls, and food safety systems.
* Understanding of cold chain management and temperature-sensitive product handling.
* Experience working with…