Senior Supply Chain Manager

About Us

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered in Highland Park, IL. Owned and operated by the Berish family and partners, Sovereign Brands brings together first-class producers from the world’s most iconic wine and spirit regions to develop best-in-class brands. Sovereign has a portfolio of successful brands including Luc Belaire, a smash-hit line of French sparkling wines that has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking packaging and is available in more than 100 countries around the world. The company’s portfolio also includes McQueen and the Violet Fog, an extraordinary gin from Jundiaí, Brazil; Bumbu, an artisanal rum that ranks among the world’s most critically acclaimed rums, and Villon, a rich, spiced French liqueur with aromas of vanilla, chai and toasted oak. The Deacon, a premium blended Scotch Whisky made of Islay and Speyside malts, is Sovereign’s newest launch in collaboration with Pernod Ricard. www.sovereignbrands.com

Operations

Highland Park, IL

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating at all levels of the organization on status, risks and process/product changes. The ideal candidate must be adept at cross-team coordination, project management, and analyzing data, with a proven history of delivering results. This position reports to the Director of Operations & Integration and will have direct reports. Proven people management skills are a must.

**This role is on-site in Highland Park, IL five days a week.**

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply chain strategies to streamline procurement, production, inventory, and distribution processes for maximum efficiency and cost reduction for existing and new brands

• Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery

• Leverage data analytics to drive improvements

• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills

• Bridge any gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls

• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues and ensuring logistics continuity

• Streamline logistics processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing price negotiations & service benchmarking across all suppliers and vendors in close collaboration with finance, sales, and operations teams

• Maintain optimal stock levels by improving demand forecasting models and managing replenishment strategies

• Evaluate and develop current KPI reporting, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance

• Oversee the R&D of raw materials and their procurement process

• Ensure supply chain processes meets legal requirements and assist the Director of Operations with legal contracts for all vendors

• Assist the Director of Operations with all NetSuite processes implementation

• Other duties as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain management, preferably in the alcohol, beverage, or CPG industries

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, finance, business, or related field

• Extensive NetSuite knowledge with hands-on experience in supply chain modules, automation, and reporting. NetSuite implementation experience a MUST

• Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, macros, etc.)

• Strong background in process optimization, lean principles, and cost reduction strategies

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

• Experience with ERP system integrations is a plus

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Salary and How to Apply

The compensation for the position is: $95,000-$130,000

Interested candidates: Please email Resume/CV to careers@sovereignbrands.com and please include your salary expectations. Referrals, please include Sovereign Brands employee name.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

Sovereign Brands provides eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, and business line. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on non-discriminatory factors such as the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.