Regulatory Affairs Specialist job at Central Garden & Pet in Phoenix, AZ

Title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States Job Description: Description Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries. For over 40 years, Central has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes by bringing innovative and trusted solutions to its consumers and customers and has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced FDA Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team! This position reports to the Sr. Director, FDA Regulatory Affairs & Food Safety and will support Central animal food facilities. The FDA Regulatory Specialist's principal responsibility will be to ensure that Central facilities and products are registered or renewed with applicable state regulatory agencies as well as reporting tonnage as required by each state. The position includes interacting with internal departments and externally with the state regulators. The position will also center on supporting the Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs and other regulatory team members as needed to ensure FDA and state government and other regulatory compliance for Central products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Work directly with domestic state regulators for new/existing registrations and tonnage reporting, and preparation of required documents for products. Develop and cultivate external and internal relationships to avoid disruptions, lack in communication, and to streamline our processes. Assist with deployment and maintenance of regulatory procedures. Ensure cost reduction efforts by focusing on reducing registrations costs and penalties. Support Regulatory department employees and assist with other duties as required/requested by the Senior Director. QUALIFICATIONS Technical Skills/Experience Required: Proficiency using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Strong attention to details. Solid interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people. Must have the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Must have the ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Must have the ability to remain level-headed with a corporate goal orientation while prioritizing multiple projects, crisis management, and work effectively with regulators, customers, and co-workers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with various levels of management Excellent time management skills for coordination of multiple projects Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Other Critical Success Factors: Ambitious, scrappy, pragmatic Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Attention to detail without losing sight of the larger business perspective Ability to deal with ambiguity Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change/learn quickly Experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment Interest in career progression MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree or equivalent A minimum of 2-4 years related regulatory experience and/or training, or a combination thereof WORKING CONDITIONS Approximately 0-20% travel Hybrid Office environment (minimum 3 days per week in the office) BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution Paid vacation, holidays and sick time Employee Assistance Program Access to thousands of free online courses Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Paid parental leave 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 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the 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, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. 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. Apply tot his job