Materials Planner

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the worlds third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - were driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the companys brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Makers Mark Bourbon brands and Suntory Whisky Kakubin, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Haydens and Legent Bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese Whisky; Teachers, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch Whisky; Canadian Club Whisky; Hornitos and Sauza Tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle Vodka; and Sipsmith and Roku Gin.

The following position is open in Clermont, Frankfort KY or Chicago IL

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production planning, operations, engineering, purchasing, and quality to attain production goals.
• Responsible for providing materials for short-term and long-term production plan. Highlight materials constraints, assess, and communicate impacts, and take appropriate actions in line with global policy.
• Manage inventory level for packaging changes and ensure availability for innovation projects.
• Communicate needs and timing to Vendor and resolve capacity issues by prioritizing scheduling and suggestions.
• Implement best practice standards and drive adoption
• Provide insight and Analysis on changing material trends and demand patterns.
• Work with Operations to determine, research, and correct material inventory discrepancy issues and causes.
• Responsible for the development, creation, and communication of various S&OP reports
• Support and/or lead ad hoc projects and analysis, as requested

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred/relevant experience considered
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Minimum 5 years of relevant planning/project management; preferably within the food/beverage industry
• SAP and/or MRP-driven system experience
• APICS certification preferred
• Analytically inclined - able to merge large data sets, analyze data, synthesize business insight and clearly communicate findings.
• Problem Solver - applies critical-thinking skills to generate, evaluate and implement solutions.
• Change Agile - Successfully adapts to changing situations. Manages ambiguity in the function/ role.
• Collaborative across cross functional teams

Salary Range - The salary range for this role, is $75,000 - 95,000k, along with an annual bonus, 401K match, profit sharing, and medical and wellness benefits. The salary range is commensurate with the candidate's location, experience, and skillset.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.