Senior Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain

Company: Pernod Ricard Espa--a SA
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Senior Director, Manufacturing Supply ChainLocation: Louisville, KY, USCareers that unlock the magic of human connectionPernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahl--a Liqueur, Beefeater Gin, and Avi--n Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!Position SummaryThe Senior Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain will oversee regulatory and compliance matters, export operations, logistics execution, and production planning for our manufacturing sites. This role will ensure regulatory compliance, optimize logistics, support production requirements, and foster continuous improvement to build a world-class supply chain organization.The role involves leading and executing the North America inbound and outbound freight program, including ground, rail, ocean, and air transportation. The role will ensure the safe, cost-effective transportation of all raw materials, finished goods, bulk products, and other corporate assets, meeting the needs of both internal and external customers via the most efficient and highest quality transportation services available. Additionally, this role owns compliance and excellence in customer service and delivery, ensuring timely and reliable delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of service quality.Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the supply chain and logistics operations to support the company's growth and efficiency goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the supply chain and logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with TTB regulations, including labeling, fill levels, waste management, and domestic excise duties.
• Manage the drawback program liaison with tax regulations.
• Oversee customs compliance for imports and exports of bulk goods, dry goods, case goods, equipment, and samples with regulatory bodies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to regulatory compliance and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead and manage the export operations, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods to international markets.
• Optimize export processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Own the effort in Production Planning to achieve stretch business results by being a champion of Continuous Improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools, specifically pertaining to changeover, first hour efficiency, OEE and cost per case.
• Optimize supply chain spending and inventory management.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.Required Skills & Abilities
  • 10+ years' experience in supply chain and logistics in fast-moving consumer goods or food & beverage production. Alcohol Beverage preferred.
  • Successful track record of managing supply chain and logistics in a company that sells physical products at significant scale.
  • Significant "hands-on" experience in change management, leading teams through change.
  • Ability to lead team through change process and foster an environment that promotes innovative approaches, continuous improvement and personal development.Education
    • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.
    • Preferred: MBA is preferred.Financial Responsibility
      • Overall managerial control and decision making responsibility.
      • Determines and changes priorities in line with financial, business and organizational objectives.Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialit-----it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!The salary range for this role, based in Kentucky is $164,080.00 to $205,000.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate's experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life.Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team's schedules.Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law.Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact your talent acquisition manager.
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