Job Title:  Logistics Specialist

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 Purchasing Analyst is responsible for working with the sales teams to capture market intelligence, generate purchase orders, monitor inventory levels and fill rates, and coordinate with logistics companies to transport product into warehouses.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data to generate appropriate purchasing plan .

• Work with sales teams to capture and incorporate field intelligence into purchasing plan 

• Create, monitor, and analyze day-to-day creation of manual purchase orders 

• Develop and adjust orders based on load weight and order quantities to maximize efficiency 

• Update purchase orders as needed with new shipping dates, ETA’s, quantity changes, etc. 

• Monitor inventory levels to identify and correct potential stock outages and excess inventory scenarios  

• Meet with management and sales to resolve inventory issues, discuss service level metrics, and review sourcing  

• Ensure inventory of new products is planned properly to meet the needs of product launch dates 

• Manage freight costs by working closely with management and transportation providers 

• Perform other job related duties as assigned 

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent education and related experience 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions  

• Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills  

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine 

• Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time 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.