Logistics Coordinator I- Ocean

Sazerac Company Overview

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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Celebrate the growth of our global logistics team!
• Join a growing global logistics team that plays a critical role in moving some of the world's most recognized spirits brands across international markets.
• The Logistics Coordinator I – Ocean supports global transportation operations, including ocean freight, import/export activities, and bulk liquid shipments, ensuring products move safely, efficiently, and compliantly through our supply chain network.
• This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with international suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• What You'll Do:
• Cook up international ocean freight shipments, import/export activities, and transportation execution to ensure on-time delivery and shipment visibility.
• Partner with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal teams to support efficient global transportation operations.
• Analyze transportation performance, freight costs, and service metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support transportation compliance activities, including import/export documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to projects that improve service levels, transportation efficiency, inventory availability, and supply chain performance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, distribution, warehousing, or supply chain operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Culture And Benefits

• Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more.
• Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.
• 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.