National Supplier Strategy & Performance Lead

Johnson Brothers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings

401(k) with match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Brothers, a leading beverage distributor, is seeking a strategic professional to oversee supplier planning, pricing, and market execution across its network. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive regional/global initiatives to maximize profitability and brand impact.

The role requires a 4-year degree, strong communication, and experience in beverage/alcohol distribution. Expect a dynamic environment with collaboration across leadership and sales teams, and

Qualifications

• 4 Year Degree
• People management experience
• Brand/Supplier management experience
• Experience in Beverage Alcohol Industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & comfortable communicating with all levels, including Senior Level Leadership
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail with a high sense of urgency, initiative & proactive planning
• Ability to think critically & solve problems
• Capable of leading change
• Strong presentation skills & ability to guide business conversations
• Data & Fact-driven ways of working
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools, specifically Excel & PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Oversee Supplier planning process and engage Johnson Brothers Leadership during process
• Plan / execute against suggested pricing strategies
• Build target account lists for identified activities
• Plan effective use of POS across channels and geographies
• Develop market execution plan with measurable goals by geography, channel, customer and brand
• Integrate plan to drive Transformational Priorities and brand training where appropriate
• Lead budget management including Grant/Tactical/Trade funds, discounts, and LMF
• Monitor and recap pricing strategies and programs across Johnson Brothers Network
• Coordinate quarterly business reviews and planning meetings with Supplier Leadership
• Develop business analysis for key accounts and assess brand and category health using syndicated data

Skills

People management

Brand management

Supplier management

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Logility

Nielsen

IRI

Job description

Johnson Brothers, a leading beverage distributor, is seeking a strategic professional to oversee supplier planning, pricing, and market execution across its network. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive regional/global initiatives to maximize profitability and brand impact.

The role requires a 4-year degree, strong communication, and experience in beverage/alcohol distribution. Expect a dynamic environment with collaboration across leadership and sales teams, and