Product Specification Specialist **Location** North Carolina **Role Type** Permanent **WHO WE ARE** ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success. **What You Will Do** - JOB SUMMARY Under limited supervision, responsible for activities supporting Company operations from initial concept through product launch feasibility ensuring that the organization meet applicable requirements as defined, standards, and best practices guiding product manufacturing, packaging, safety, and quality presenting a clear, focused concept for strategic consideration. This includes activities such as specification management, process standardization and optimization, and product data management. Actively supports compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures. - WHAT YOU WILL DO - Duties and Responsibilities: _(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)_ + Specification and Product data management + Manages and maintains material/product regulatory compliance documentation in central specification system ensuring record completion for all products manufacturing, e.g., creation and maintenance of all Bills of Materials (BoMs) and product specifications. + Ensures timely delivery of current, approved BoMs and specifications to production facilities to assure compliance with regulatory requirements and accuracy and integrity of all product specifications. + Manages routing of all specifications including finished goods, intermediate goods, ingredients, packaging materials, and formulations with multifunctional stakeholders to ensure Marketing initiatives are met according to established timelines. + Identifies optimization opportunities to reduce complexity and streamline where possible by analyzing project workflows. + Subject Matter Expert and Resource + Serves as a product compliance subject matter expert (SME) and resource for key stakeholders. + Provide product compliance support across all portfolios to multifunctional stakeholders as requested. + Evaluates product ideas and/or enhancements to existing products to translate research and market requirements into marketable products that meet qualifications. + Establishes and maintains strong partnerships to communicate relevant information and changes, regulatory requirements, and provides direction and support in collecting, developing, and maintaining substantiation documentation. + Drives approval processes related to materials and BoMs. + Process Standardization and Change Control + Provides support to Change Control process as required, e.g., audit and inspection support activities, may initiate when applicable. + Standardize processes and platforms for the efficient and effective management of information flows and reporting requirements in alignment with change control processes. + Develop, implements, and maintains compliance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and supports related initiatives. + Responsible for peer review process in partnership with functional peers. + Perform other job-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications** - REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS) or related field of study and 3+ years related work experience + Must be 21 years of age or older + Work experience to include, but is not limited to: + Experience in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulated environment + Specification/BoM Maintenance in electronic specification database + Project Management Knowledge of: + Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams + SAP or similar ERP system Skilledin: + Verbal and written communication + Attention to detail + Problem/situation analysis + Effective time and task management + Multitasking capabilities + Flexibility and adaptability Ability to: + Travel internationally up to 5% and domestically up to 5% + Communicate to a broad and diverse audience + Work collaboratively cross-functionally + Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs + Maintain effective working relationships + Demonstrate critical thinking + Work with diverse populations and varying education levels + Receive and communicate information orally and in writing + Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly - PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: + 5+ years relevant work experience + Experience working with QAD Precision Software + Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system experience **Work Environment and Physical Demand** + Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light weight objects (up to 10 lbs.). + Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods. + Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment. + Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. + Identify and distinguish shades of color. _This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position._ **What We Offer** • Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans • Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution • 15 Company-paid holidays • Generous paid time off • Employee recognition and discount programs • Education assistance • Employee referral bonus program • Hybrid workplace – remote / in office • Summer hours • Casual dress policy Monday through Friday **Applicant Information** This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated. **Everyone Belongs** **ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com . **SHARE THIS JOB** The posting for the position for which you are applying highlights key aspects of the position only. It is not a complete description of the position. 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