Shipping Coordinator

Sazerac; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac in Bardstown, KY, is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to keep products moving from our facility to customers. You will gain hands-on experience with warehouse systems, logistics coordination, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Responsibilities include outbound shipments with WMS, shipping docs, driver communications, forklift support, and tracking performance for inventory accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in fast-paced logistics/warehouse environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound shipments using WMS, including order picking, dock assignment, and verification.
• Prepare and manage shipping documents (bills of lading, packing lists, manifests).
• Communicate with drivers and internal teams to ensure timely loading and schedule changes.
• Assign and support forklift crews with loading, staging, and outbound tasks.
• Track shipping performance and maintain inventory accuracy while supporting process improvements.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication skills

Warehouse operations

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

ERP

MRP

MPS

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join our team as a Shipping Coordinator, where you’ll play a key role in keeping products moving efficiently from our facility to customers. This role offers hands-on experience with warehouse systems, logistics coordination, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be at the center of daily operations—solving problems, improving processes, and helping ensure shipments go out accurately and on time. It’s a great opportunity to build logistics expertise and grow within a dynamic distribution setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate outbound shipments using WMS, including order picking, carrier check-in, dock assignment, and order verification
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists, and manifests
• Communicate with drivers and internal teams to ensure timely loading and resolve scheduling changes
• Assign and support forklift crews with loading, staging, and outbound order tasks
• Track shipping performance, maintain inventory accuracy, and support continuous process improvements

Qualifications/Requirements

Required: High school diploma or GED 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced logistics, warehouse, or distribution environment Clear written and verbal communication skills across teams

Preferred: Experience with WMS or other manufacturing systems (ERP, MRP, MPS) Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or beverage industry Ability to quickly learn new systems and contribute to process improvements