Job Title:  Manager Supplier Insights

What You Need To Know

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.

Overview

The Manager, Supplier Insights role will be heavily involved across three critical and highly visible workstreams:

1. Lead national analytical support and actionable insights for SGWS Supplier Development & Management (SDM) executives overseeing a select portfolio of suppliers 
2. Supplier Onboardings and Transitions –Partner with Office of Strategic Management (OSM) to manage new supplier onboardings and transitions and serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Supplier Data Workstream
3. Oversee and manage departmental Insights projects and serve as the department lead for enterprise-wide strategic projects that impact the Supplier Insights and SDM teams

Primary Responsibilities

Inisghts & Analytics (50%):

• Compile and analyze data from a variety of internal and external sources across a portfolio of nationally managed suppliers
• Track Regional and State execution of National Supplier AOP plan using Business Objects and Compass
• Support a portfolio of suppliers with internal teams including MDM and ETP teams to set up and maintain the Supplier (Supergroup, Group, Subgroup) and product hierarchies
• Analyze business performance scorecards with specific commentary focused on business drivers, performance trends, risks and opportunities including innovation items
• Partner internally with SDM leaders and externally with Insights teams at the supplier to validate and resolve any discrepancies with both internal and external scorecards and program tracking
• Supplier Transitions and Onboarding (25%): Leverage expertise around supplier transitions and the data workstream to serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all supplier transitions
• Validate Supplier PY histories annually and CY histories monthly; work with the supplier in a timely manner to reconcile differences

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Supplier Transitions and Onboarding (25%): Collaborate with supplier and validate transition data requests for Pricing, Supply Chain, Ad Hoc Depletion loads, Master Data Management and Process and Data Integrity
• Create and maintain Supplier Transition ways of working as they related to the Supplier Insights function
• Project Management (25%): Design, develop and launch new department and enterprise wide tools in support of Commercial Sales and Operations initiatives to be included in the SDM Reporting Suite
• Serve as the department project manager for Insights projects and department lead on enterprise-wide projects
• Manage and enhance the SMBD Reporting Suite on OneSource and the SDM Sharepoint site including scaling best-in-class reports that are bubbled up from market/regional teams
• Work in close coordination with the SVP Sales & Marketing and SVP Supplier Strategy on the design, tracking and management of the SDM MPP Scorecard
• Develop, manage and enhance SDM Ways of Working and Onboarding Playbooks and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• 5+ years’ experience preferred in a corporate business/financial analyst role
• Ability to clearly synthesize and analyze data from a variety of internal and external data sources
• Advanced knowledge of Business Objects and/or experience in Tableau is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor)
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

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.