Senior Supply Chain Manager

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C.; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sovereign Brands, L.L.C. is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to manage and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations. This on-site role in Highland Park, IL involves developing project plans, coordinating execution, and ensuring effective communication across the organization.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in supply chain management and extensive knowledge of NetSuite. A strong background in process optimization and problem-solving skills is essential. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 – $130,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply chain management, preferably in alcohol or beverage industries.
• Extensive NetSuite knowledge with hands-on experience in automation, modules, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies to streamline supply chain processes.
• Manage cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
• Leverage data analytics to drive improvements in efficiency.

Skills

Cross-team coordination

Project management

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Process optimization

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered inHighland 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 artisanalrum 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 , Supply Chain
• Highland Park , IL

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to manage 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 Vice President of Operations 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 Vice President of Operations with legal contracts for all vendors.
• Assist the Vice President of Operations with all NetSuite processes implementation.
• Other responsibilities 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.
• Strong background in process optimization, lean principles, and cost reduction strategies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP system integrations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Travel to production facilities and suppliers as needed

Salary and How to Apply

The base compensation for the position is $90,000 – $130,000

Interested candidates: Please email Resume/CV [e-mail] and please include your salary expectations. Referrals, please include Sovereign Brands employee name.

Sovereign Brands offers great benefits that allow you to manage your well-being, ensuring you can be your best self at work. Our comprehensive benefits package includes, for eligible employees: paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k). A full list of benefits will be provided to eligible employees at initial offer.

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.