Sales & Operations Planning Manager

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.

Company/Location 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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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

The S&OP Manager plays a critical role in aligning sales, marketing, production, and supply chain operations to ensure demand and supply objectives are achieved. This role leads the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the S&OP process, driving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging data-driven insights to support strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the use of the Performance Development System (PDS) to drive individual and organizational performance through ongoing evaluation, planning, and goal achievement. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with company values.

• Own and enhance the S&OP process by incorporating industry best practices, driving engagement, and optimizing effectiveness across the organization.

• Design and implement data analytics tools to support all functional areas. Leverage data to evaluate trends, inform decisions, and provide actionable insights throughout the S&OP cycle.

• Ensure S&OP technology platforms are effectively integrated to support analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

• Support supply planning to align production and inventory levels with forecasted demand. Build capability within the supply planning team to monitor inventory, optimize turns, and reduce excess or obsolete stock.

• Oversee the demand forecasting process to accurately anticipate customer needs and support efficient production planning.

• Collaborate across departments to execute the S&OP process in alignment with business strategies. Ensure system integration enables effective cross-functional review and informed decision-making.

• Utilize the Career Development System (CDS) to assess training needs and develop programs that support employee growth and internal mobility. Provide constructive feedback to enhance on-the-job learning.

• Promote a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness and efficiency.

• Actively review S&OP performance, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions. Identify and mitigate risks, while recognizing opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Manage the sourcing and procurement budget to support S&OP objectives and meet financial targets.

• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, providing insights and recommendations backed by strong analytical reasoning.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

• Experience with S&OP platforms and tools for data analysis and reporting

• Strong adaptability to changing market conditions

• High ethical standards and integrity in all business practices

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience in visualizing complex data sets using tools such as Symphony Retail AI/EYC, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Access, SQL, VBA, and Alteryx

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables, Macros, VBA, data simulations, and advanced formatting)

• Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to adopt new analytical approaches

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solution-driven mindset

• Skilled negotiator and influencer with a data-informed approach to decision-making

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Data Platform, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM)

• Proven track record of leading high-impact corporate initiatives

• Experience leading through influence without direct reporting lines

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management, demand planning, and S&OP

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• In-person job attendance required (hybrid)

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Culture and Benefits

A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

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