About the Company:
Built on a dream and distilled in Austin, Texas, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has been bringing people (and dogs) together for almost three decades. Tito’s Handmade Vodka has gained a reputation for its high-quality vodka, charitable contributions, and its goal to make people happy while making the world a better place.
About the Role:
The Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator will be a key leader responsible for the end-to-end management of LALO Tequila's supply chain, from raw material procurement and production planning to distributor inventory management and new product innovation. This role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive individual capable of navigating complex logistics, managing vendor relationships, and driving critical business decisions related to forecasting and production prioritization.
Key Responsibilities:
Demand & Inventory Planning
- Own and manage the annual depletion forecasting process, including a significant reforecast in Q2 and oversight of monthly Sales reforecasts during the second half of the year
- Translate total monthly Sales depletion numbers into specific SKU-level forecasts to inform distributor orders and internal production plans
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of updated sales forecasts into all relevant operational models (e.g., production model, inventory planning model)
- Maintain optimal distributor inventory levels by issuing monthly Recommended Order Quantities (ROQs), ensuring distributors maintain a target of 60 Days on Hand (DOH) for each SKU.
Production & Logistics Management
- Develop, update, and communicate the detailed monthly production plan to the distillery, specifying quantities and required SKUs
- Act as the primary decision-maker for production prioritization during emergency situations or capacity constraints, communicating trade-offs and ensuring missed production is rescheduled and accounted for
- Manage communication with third-party logistics (3PL) partners regarding scheduling and execution of product pickups and shipments
- Serve as the escalation contact for any logistics or customs issues, proactively securing delivery appointments, expediting customs paperwork, and resolving transport bottlenecks
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Manage the full Procure-to-Pay cycle: place Purchase Orders (POs), ensure timely vendor payment, and monitor on-time delivery
- Lead contract and pricing negotiations with existing and prospective vendors to secure optimal terms and cost efficiencies
- Manage vendor quality issues and lead strategic initiatives to diversify the supply base (e.g., derisking foreign-source dependencies)
Innovation & New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Lead the end-to-end operational execution of new product launches
- Coordinate with raw material vendors on the development, sampling, and approval of new components
- Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to obtain necessary approvals
- Work with the Sales team to ensure proper state-level listing/registration required for legal sale and distribution.
Requirements
- Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish is required to perform essential job duties, including effective communication with Spanish-speaking clients and stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field
- 3+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Planning, ideally within the beverage, CPG, or spirits industry
- Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting techniques and managing complex inventory planning models
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders (internal and external) simultaneously.
- Ability to travel internationally, as required, to support business operations and stakeholder engagement
Benefits
- Competitive Base + Bonus Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance Plans
- 401k plan with company match, profit sharing
- Vacation, Sick, Flex Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Financial Wellness Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fifth Generation Distilled Spirits, Inc.
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