Supply Chain Manager – Wine & Spirits

Great Bay Staffing Group; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bay Staffing Group in Highland Park, IL is seeking a senior supply chain leader for a family-owned wine and spirits business. You will own end-to-end supply chain, report directly to the VP of Operations, and manage a growing team across procurement, production, inventory, forecasting, logistics, and distribution.

This hands-on role shapes supply chain strategy, implements NetSuite enhancements, and partners with Finance, Sales, and Operations to scale premium brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the listed disciplines.
• 5+ years of supply chain management experience with leadership.
• Hands-on NetSuite expertise across supply chain modules and reporting.
• Strong experience across procurement, production, inventory, forecasting, replenishment, logistics, and distribution.
• Proven track record in process optimization and cost reduction.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivots, macros).
• Vendor management and negotiation skills with pricing benchmarking.
• Project and program management coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to facilities and suppliers as required.
• On-site work capability in Highland Park, IL, five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply chain strategies across procurement, production, inventory, and distribution.
• Improve demand forecasting, stock management, and replenishment to keep inventory at optimal levels.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including price negotiations and service benchmarking.
• Lead cross-functional projects with clear plans, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Build and refine KPI reporting to make performance, milestones and risks visible.
• Use data analytics to identify and deliver measurable efficiency and cost improvements.
• Oversee R&D and procurement of raw materials.
• Support VP of Operations on vendor contracts and ensure supply chain processes meet legal/contractual requirements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain and logistics risks to protect continuity of supply.
• Close gaps across people, processes, and systems with practical solutions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a senior supply chain role at a family-owned wine and spirits business with a growing portfolio of premium brands and an established international presence. You would report directly to the Vice President of Operations and own supply chain end to end: procurement, production, inventory, forecasting, logistics, and distribution.

It is a hands-on leadership role with direct reports, and it is not a narrow functional seat. You would work alongside Finance, Sales, and Operations, and help shape both the supply chain strategy and the systems that support it.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look

• Compensation: $150,000–$190,000 base plus bonus


• Reporting line: Direct to the VP of Operations, with regular work alongside senior leadership


• Scope: Procurement, production, inventory, demand forecasting, logistics, and distribution, across existing and new brands


• Systems influence: You would drive NetSuite process implementation and optimization across the operation


• Team: You manage and develop direct reports and build out the supply chain function


• Business: A premium brand portfolio that is growing, in the wine and spirits category

Your Day-to-Day

• Design and implement supply chain strategies across procurement, production, inventory, and distribution


• Improve demand forecasting, stock management, and replenishment to keep inventory at the right levels


• Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including ongoing price negotiations and service benchmarking


• Lead cross-functional projects with clear plans, milestones, risks, and deliverables


• Build and refine KPI reporting so performance, milestones, and risks are visible


• Use data analytics to find and deliver measurable efficiency and cost improvements


• Oversee the R&D and procurement of raw materials


• Support the VP of Operations on vendor contracts and make sure supply chain processes meet legal and contractual requirements


• Identify and mitigate supply chain and logistics risks to protect continuity of supply


• Close gaps across people, processes, and systems with practical solutions

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline


• 5+ years of supply chain management experience, preferably in alcohol, beverages, CPG, or a related consumer products environment


• Proven people management experience, including responsibility for direct reports


• Hands-on NetSuite expertise across supply chain modules, automation, and reporting, including NetSuite implementation experience


• Strong experience across procurement, production, inventory, demand forecasting, replenishment, logistics, and distribution


• Demonstrated success in process optimization, continuous improvement, and cost reduction


• Advanced Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, and macros


• Supplier and vendor management and negotiation skills, including pricing and service benchmarking


• Project and program management experience coordinating multiple cross-functional initiatives


• Willingness to travel to production facilities and suppliers as required


• Ability to work on-site in Highland Park, IL five days per week

Helpful

• Experience with broader ERP integrations