Strategic Supply Chain Manager, Beverages & Spirits

Talent Acquisition Team; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize finished goods operations across the U.S. 3-tier system.

The role reports to the Director of Procurement and collaborates with suppliers, co-packers, and logistics partners to improve service levels and reduce costs. The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years in regulated beverage supply chains, strong regulatory knowledge (TTB/FDA), and expertise in ERP and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive supply chain experience in beverage or regulated industries.
• Experience with international imports, customs, freight forwarding, and global logistics.
• Knowledge of US alcohol regulations (TTB, FDA) and the US 3-tier system.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain operations for finished goods, including imports/exports and distribution across the U.S. 3-tier system.
• Lead demand planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP to balance service and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with co-packers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses and other partners.
• Develop KPIs for inventory health, OTIF, lead times, fill rates, and logistics costs.
• Provide leadership with regular reporting on performance, risks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain

Logistics

Procurement

Regulatory Compliance

ERP

S&OP

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

IJW Whiskey Company, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize finished goods operations across the U.S. 3-tier system.

The role reports to the Director of Procurement and collaborates with suppliers, co-packers, and logistics partners to improve service levels and reduce costs. The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years in regulated beverage supply chains, strong regulatory knowledge (TTB/FDA), and expertise in ERP and cross-functional leadership.