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Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer’s offers a competitive compensation package with a yearly compensation of $80,00-$100,000 plus incentives. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills, and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

The National S&OP Manager will own all activities related to creating and maintaining the demand plan for our dedicated division suppliers. They will manage a multi-state planning team dedicated to a select number of strategic suppliers at the national level. This role will be the Supply Chain conduit with the state, region and corporate commercial leaders for that division and tasked with aligning to the commercial plan while preserving the national planning strategy. This position requires strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills working cross-functionally, people management skills, ability to influence at multiple leadership levels.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Lead the team as an expert statistical forecaster, develop best practices for assigned dedicated division

+ Utilize the JDA Demand Planning software to model and create unconstrained statistical demand forecast based on demand history, market trends, seasonality, product mix, bias and other factors

+ Identify and correct exceptions and anomalies in the statistical forecast that may impact accuracy; choose and apply the appropriate forecasting algorithms and parameters in accordance with regional/national policies

+ Proactively collaborate with Commercial counterparts to incorporate value added intel to arrive at the best and most accurate forecast

+ Monitor KPI targets to effectively allocate resources for maximum performance

+ Coordinate and facilitate Forecast sign off meetings to provide visibility and alignment with leadership at multiple levels in the organization

+ Serve as Supply Chain liaison to regional Commercial leaders; collaborate to review demand forecasting performance and identify/ implement processes and tools to improve the sharing of sales forecasts between Commercial and Operations

+ Assist with corporate purchase requests and monitor adherence to the established process

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree required (technical field preferred) or equivalent work experience

+ 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Operations, Business Planning or Statistical Modelling, required

+ Strong analytical acumen, ability to think critically at the Supply Chain system level and understand interdependencies between demand, supply and operations

+ Experience leading or managing decentralized teams - either direct reports or project-based teams

+ Previous experience with statistical forecasting software and a working understanding of statistical modelling and business planning is a requirement; job role will require candidate to coach team in the use of JDA and serve as a forecasting expert

+ Ability to work collaboratively across functions including with Commercial Leadership to present analyses, challenge thinking and influence outcomes

+ Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable with excel-based modelling

+ Travel may be required, up to once per month

Physical Demands

+ Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device

+ Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping

+ May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

+ Critical nature of this job may require extended hours, overtime and weekends

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.