Columbia Distributing · 7 hours ago
Control and Compliance Specialist - Kent, WA
Kent, WA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expColumbia Distributing is seeking a Control and Compliance Specialist responsible for ensuring adherence to internal control standards and regulatory requirements across business units. The role focuses on training, process improvement, and compliance monitoring to protect company assets and mitigate risks.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Perform standard audit procedures to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards and company requirements
Generate consistent compliance reporting and communicate findings to senior management
Prepare and maintain documentation for internal audits and follow-up where gaps are identified
Maintain corrective action reporting for control gaps and oversee implementation of mitigation strategies by department
Conduct regular cycle counts, and variance analyses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
Analyze business processes and operational workflows and identify risk and inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
Leverage technologies to develop efficient and robust auditing processes with improved reporting to the business
Train staff on various compliance standards and control procedures
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all teams
Support various project work as relevant to Subject Matter Expertise
Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you meet through your job
Adhere to all state liquor laws and regulations
Oversee brand transfers for Brand Acquisitions and Divestitures to ensure inventory transfer occurs timely and accurately
Complete all other tasks or projects, as assigned
Support IT infrastructure team and Office Managers as needed for physical security of buildings, and cameras
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values, at all times
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED required
Valid driver's license and auto insurance required
Minimum Five (5) Years Warehouse Experience
Minimum three (3) years supervisory/lead experience
Company
Columbia Distributing
Columbia distribution is a distributor of brands in the beverage business.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Steffanci
CEO
Paul Meade
CFO
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