Supply Chain Specialist

Brown-forman; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman in Montgomery, AL is seeking an Inventory Planning Analyst to support international markets. You will manage inventory replenishment, coordinate with freight forwarders, and maintain reporting accuracy across global shipments.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration with demand planners, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced supply chain environment. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2–4 years planning or related business experience; or 4–6 years of combined education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply standard analytical concepts and inventory planning methodology.
• Basic understanding of inventory planning processes and how inventory planning supports the supply chain effort.
• Problem-solving skills with emphasis on diagnosing and solving problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop working relationships across diverse business partners.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete work with speed and accuracy within established timeframes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create/update shipping documentation for freight forwarders and customs clearance in international markets.
• Coordinate with plants and shipping partners to ensure paperwork accuracy and timeliness; resolve errors or discrepancies.
• Evaluate demand plans vs actual activity; plan replenishments to international warehouses meeting supply chain goals; update requirements to production facilities and suppliers.
• Maintain the inventory planning model including SKU maintenance, parameter maintenance, and network maintenance.
• Measure and report inventory balances vs targets; report corrective actions; manage deployment of short-supply materials.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning process; report aged/un-saleable inventory, obsolete materials and plan dispositions.

Skills

Inventory planning

Analytical concepts

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP R/3-APO

Kinaxis

Job description

Meaningful Work From Day One

In this role, you’ll be responsible for inventory replenishment planning and administrative support for international markets, gaining exposure to supply planning while providing crucial assistance for global shipment processes. Responsibilities include managing supply chain inventory planning, coordinating with freight forwarders and shipping partners, and conducting administrative tasks as needed. You’ll also manage inventory levels, communicate with demand planners, and ensure inventory reporting accuracy.

What You Can Expect

• Create/update appropriate shipping documentation for freight forwarders and customs clearance in international markets.
• Work with plants and shipping partners to ensure all paperwork is accurate and timely. Investigate and remedy any errors and/or discrepancies.
• Evaluate demand plans vs. actual activity, plan inventory replenishments to international distribution warehouses that meet supply chain goals and provide updated supply requirements to assigned production facilities and suppliers.
• Maintain the inventory planning model which includes SKU maintenance, parameter maintenance, and network maintenance.
• Measure and report inventory actual balances vs. targets. Report corrective action taken to alleviate out-of-tolerance conditions. Manage deployment of short-supply materials.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning process for the purpose of: reporting aged and un-saleable inventory, obsolete and/or de-listed materials to reach consensus on disposition planning re-packs as required planning deployment of short supply materials re-defining inventory planning parameters resolving other inventory exceptions and supply constraints Conduct operational analyses as requested by the Manager of USA&C Supply Planning.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 - 4 years planning or related business experience; or 4 - 6 years of combined education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply standard analytical concepts and inventory planning methodology.
• Basic understanding of inventory planning processes and how inventory planning supports the supply chain effort.
• Problem-solving skills with a heavy emphasis placed on the ability to diagnose and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a broad range of business associates.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and complete work with speed and accuracy within established timeframes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform and adapt in a rapidly changing environment as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5-10% of the time.

What Makes You Unique

• SAP R/3-APO experience; Kinaxis experience
• Strong information technologies aptitude
• Diverse logistics background (Production Planning / Inventory Planning / Operations Management / Distribution Planning)

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.