Material and Bulk Spirits Scheduler

Bacardi; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off

Retirement/Pension Plan

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Inclusive leave policies

Job summary

Bacardi Louisville plant seeks a Supply Chain Planner to coordinate short-term materials, production schedules and inbound logistics. You will work with SAP MRP, DRAMS and Excel to translate plans into actionable material calls and optimize inventory.

You'll monitor stock levels, coordinate with procurement and production teams, and drive continuous improvements in material flow. Ideal candidate has 1–3 years in manufacturing planning or related roles; experience with SAP/APO and advanced Excel;

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment or related professional experience.
• SAP/APO systems – proven experience in material/production planning and inventory management.
• Microsoft Excel – pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, BI reporting proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze short-term production schedules to plan and align material requirements using SAP MRP and DRAMS.
• Translate production plans into detailed material supply plans and manage inventory targets.
• Participate in daily plant meetings, communicating supply risks and adjusting plans with partners.
• Develop daily/weekly material call-offs for components like glass, labels, and finishing materials.
• Lead month-end inventory reconciliation and collaborate with procurement and finance on discrepancies.

Skills

SAP (MRP) experience

Production planning

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP MRP

DRAMS system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

Short-Term Scheduling

• Analyze short-term production schedules to plan and align material requirements, including spirits, dry goods, raw materials, and packaging, using Excel, SAP MRP and DRAMS systems.
• Translate production plans into detailed material supply plans, ensuring availability while balancing inventory targets and storage constraints
• Participate in daily plant production meetings, communicating supply risks and proactively adjusting material plans in collaboration with supply chain partners.
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly material schedules and call-offs (e.g., glass, labels, new oak, finishing barrels, filtration media, rye blending materials).
• Ensure successful execution of liquid movements between SAP and DRAMS to support accurate material visibility and planning execution.

Inventory Monitoring & Requisitioning.

• Develop and execute material replenishment strategies by creating purchase requisitions and call-off orders to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and waste.
• Monitor inventory positions and consumption trends to adjust material plans and safety stock levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers, distilleries, procurement, and planning teams to track deliveries and manage schedule changes.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, developing material contingency plans to prevent production disruptions.
• Partner with procurement and finance teams to support invoice processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead month-end inventory reconciliation, including review of potential write-offs and inventory optimization opportunities.

Logistics & Inbound Coordination

• Track inbound shipments and coordinate with warehouses, maturation sites, and operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with production plans.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure ISO tanker deliveries and inbound coordination.
• Manage movement of materials and barrels across internal and external locations within SAP planning system.

Planning Parameters & Master Data Management

• Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and master data to support effective material planning and MRP outputs .
• Ensure proper batch, lot, and inventory tracking across systems.
• Function as primary planning contact for suppliers regarding deliveries and material commitments.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Experience with SAP (MRP) and/or production planning systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience in manufacturing, distillery, or CPG environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

EXTERNAL QUALIFICATIONS – DEGREE, CERTIFICATION, ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• 1-3 years of planning experience in manufacturing environment or related professional experience
• SAP/APO Systems - Proven experience in material/production planning & inventory management
• Microsoft Excel - Demonstrated knowledge of pivot tables, V-lookups, BI reporting

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging,’ where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with.
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility : You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility : You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi,we arecommitted toprovidingourPrimos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package ofcompensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package

• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.