Warehouse Supervisor
Company/Location Overview
Sazerac Company, established in 1850, is a leading North American spirits supplier and owner of many of the industry’s most venerable distilling companies – Buffalo Trace Distillery, Barton 1792 Distillery, The Glenmore Distillery, and A. Smith Bowman Distillery. In 2014, Sazerac was awarded one of the spirits industry’s highest honors – Distiller of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Job Description/Responsibilities
- Oversee transportation and shipping activities to ensure customer orders are shipped accurately, completely, and on time.
- Communicate and resolve shipment exceptions proactively with internal teams and affected customers.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, warehouse configurations, and logistics best practices to improve shipping efficiency and maximize warehouse space and throughput.
- Continuously identify and implement process improvements within shipping and receiving operations.
- Ensure accurate inventory management across on-site, off-site, and Customs bonded warehouses through cycle counts, audits, and error resolution.
- Oversee inventory adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and maintain compliance with inventory control procedures.
- Serve as the primary lead for the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including troubleshooting system issues and training employees on WMS and RF device usage.
- Support employees with inventory-related questions while ensuring processes are properly documented and updated.
- Lead the Shipping/Receiving team by fostering a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment focused on customer service, safety, quality, and employee development.
- Support employee growth through coaching, safety initiatives, performance development planning, and career development opportunities.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Distribution or relevant experience (minimum 3 years).
- Experience in manufacturing software (ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS), working knowledge of MS Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Strong planning/organizational skills and record of successful leadership.
- Experience in process design, implementation and improvement.
- PREFERRED: Experience with System 21 ERP or Oracle software, experience with three tier distribution system, participation in CSCMP and/or ISM.
- Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall, experience with vendor management.
Culture And Benefits
Sazerac Company offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. 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.