Materials Planner en Sazerac Company

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Materials Planner develops and maintains a best-in-class supply planning process to ensure accurate material supply plans and supplier capacity alignment. This role supports short- and long-term material availability, driving efficiency and reliability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement materials supply planning strategies to ensure timely and efficient delivery of all supply categories to meet production requirements.
• Measure, track, and improve supply plan accuracy; identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Build and lead a cross-functional supply planning team to implement best practices across production facilities.
• Maintain effective use and configuration of MRP systems, ensuring accurate data and timely issue resolution.
• Develop and manage an obsolete parts process to minimize waste and liability.
• Incorporate forecasted and short-notice material needs into supply plans in advance of supplier lead times; collaborate with suppliers to mitigate risks and prevent stockouts.
• Integrate New Brand Development (NBD) material needs into plans, engaging in the NBD process to support realistic project timelines.
• Review supplier 12-month rolling inventory, demand, and supply plans; identify gaps, address capacity constraints, and escalate capital investment needs as required.
• Partner with suppliers to align on measurement methods, reviews, and reporting standards.
• Design and implement supply planning processes, KPIs, and reporting tools to ensure consistency across the business.

Qualifications/Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of supply chain experience
• 2+ years working with ERP, MRP, MPS, or WMS systems
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience implementing integrated planning/forecasting systems
• 2+ years using CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) systems
• 2+ years purchasing materials in food, beverage, or packaged goods manufacturing
• In person job attendance (hybrid)

Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

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Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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