Compliance Administrative Coordinator

The Compliance Administrative Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative support across multiple departments, including R&D Innovation Consumables, Product Registrations, and Accounting. This role is responsible for handling regulatory documentation, processing payments and reports, supporting departmental projects, and serving as backup to the front desk as needed.

This position is based out of our Neptune City, NJ commercial office 5x a week.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Regulatory & Registration Support:

• Register and renew feed licenses for dog and cat facilities with required states.
• Register and renew edible products with required states for dog and cat business units.
• Process tonnage reports quarterly and/or annually.
• Review labels to ensure compliance with AAFCO regulations.
• Submit payment requests for registrations and route to the Accounts Payable department.

Accounting & Administrative Support:

• Create PO requisitions and Comp forms for various invoices; submit to Purchasing and Accounting.
• Maintain and update expense tracking spreadsheets for pending and new invoices.
• Scan and file QA documentation in appropriate folders.

R&D Support:

• Assist the R&D Innovation Consumables Department with edits, formatting, and creation of presentations, spreadsheets, and documents (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Front Desk Backup Duties:

• Greet and assist food delivery/pickup drivers; direct to the appropriate office staff.
• Ensure visitors sign in and receive necessary access.
• Obtain signatures for NDA forms from visitors as required.
• Place and coordinate food orders for meetings.
• Address and redirect solicitors on the premises.
• Occasionally create forms or provide administrative support for HR.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Previous administrative experience in a regulated or corporate environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to review documents for compliance and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service mindset with a professional and welcoming demeanor.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple departments simultaneously.

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 2022 net sales of $3.3 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, 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 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.