EMO Specialist

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structures

Premium benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd. is seeking a professional in Louisville, Kentucky to manage production operations for external manufacturing. This pivotal role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience in production, planning, and warehousing, coupled with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities include liaising with the Supply Chain, managing projects, and processing supplier invoices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field, alongside proficiency in SAP and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production, planning, co-packing, and warehousing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proficient oral and written communication.
• Ability to independently organize work projects, collect and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Manage Brown-Forman’s External Manufacturing Operations related to bottling and canning.
• Liaise with Supply Chain representatives for production projections.
• Process invoices for payment from suppliers and co-packers.

Skills

Production Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

SAP Proficiency

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown‑Forman. Being a part of Brown‑Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

This is a key role that supports the Manager, EMO Americas. This role manages Brown‑Forman’s External Manufacturing Operations related to bottling, canning, and gift production at multiple sites in the region. This position involves a variety of fundamental disciplines, including Production Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Materials Management, Invoice Payments, and 3PL warehouse management.

What You Can Expect:

Order bulk spirits and materials to be shipped to external manufacturing facilities for production and co‑packing.

Liaise with the representatives of Brown‑Forman’s Supply Chain and regional markets to ensure that 24‑month projections are available to drive the production program for the contract packers.

Manage projects, new products, and package redesign by facilitating communication between Design Group, Packaging, Brand, and Research and Development through the Project Management Office.

Partner and collaborate with Brand and Innovation teams regarding existing co‑packer capability, capacity, material supply, cost, and timing to support new initiatives.

Provide production information (e.g., timelines, specifications, work instructions) to support the production process at co‑packers.

Partner with Brown‑Forman’s production sites and supply planners to coordinate the movement of WIP and Finished Goods inventory.

Monitor production reporting, review for accuracy, and facilitate investigation of discrepancies. Reconcile materials and finished goods inventory at co‑packers.

Assist in new co‑packer prospecting, start‑up, and development for the region in collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including QA and Engineering.

Assist with contingency opportunities for Brown‑Forman products based on internal and external capacity constraints and cost savings.

Process invoices for payment from suppliers, external manufacturers, and co‑packers.

Reconcile the inventory of finished goods and materials.

What You Bring to the Table:

Minimum 5 years of experience in production, planning, co‑packing, and warehousing.

Strong interpersonal skills, combined with proficient oral and written communication.

Proven ability to independently organize work projects. Collect, analyze data, and present results in a concise, actionable format.

Strong computer skills with current, or the ability to quickly build, proficiency in Google Workspace.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with distributors, accounts, and customers.

What Makes You Unique:

Education: College/University (Bachelor's or Equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business, or closely related discipline.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree or 5‑7 years’ experience in the beverage or CPG industries.

SAP and Kinaxis proficiency.

What We Offer:

Total Rewards at Brown‑Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown‑Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown‑Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.