Materials Supervisor; Food​/Beverage

Position: Materials Supervisor (Food / Beverage)

Materials Supervisor (Food / Beverage) at Sazerac Company

Sazerac Company Overview

Buzz Ballz is a woman‑foundered ready‑to‑drink cocktail brand launched in 2009 in Carrollton, Texas. Known for bold flavors, quality ingredients, and a fun, distinctive approach to beverages, Buzz Ballz quickly grew from a local idea into a nationally recognized brand. In 2024, Buzz Ballz joined Sazerac, one of the world’s most respected and family‑owned spirits companies with more than 400 years of heritage and a global portfolio of iconic brands like Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Fireball, 99 and Southern Comfort.

Together, we combine Buzz Ballz’s creativity and innovation with Sazerac’s craftsmanship, scale, and operational excellence. We’re building teams that value safety, quality, continuous improvement, and doing things the right way—while still having fun along the way. For more information, please visit our website:

Company / Location Overview

Buzz Ballz is a beverage manufacturer producing ready‑to‑drink cocktails and spirits in Carrollton, TX. Facility location: 2114 McDaniel Dr., Carrollton, TX 75006.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Buzz Ballz is seeking a driven and detail‑oriented Materials Supervisor to lead materials planning and inventory management in support of Bottling Operations. This role owns MRP data accuracy, material availability, and inventory performance while supervising the materials team to ensure production demands are met safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively. The Materials Supervisor plays a key role in continuous improvement, cost savings initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration to support business growth and operational excellence.

Duties

And Responsibilities

• Supervise materials operations to ensure components are available on time to support bottling and production schedules.
• Own and maintain MRP data, parameters, and ordering requirements to ensure accuracy and forward‑looking material planning.
• Create purchase orders, oversee receipt of direct materials, and ensure accurate inventory transactions in company systems.
• Lead cycle counts, manage aging or at‑risk inventory, and support FIFO and inventory turn initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing, Planning, and Bottling teams to prevent material‑related downtime and improve service levels.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and cost savings projects while meeting assigned KPIs and budget targets.

Qualifications / Requirements Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred within a related supply chain field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, but not more than 10 years, in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience integrating systems within an AS400 environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar operational environment.
• Background supporting materials, inventory, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with MRP or ERP systems in a production setting.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, TQM, or Six Sigma.

Culture And Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as FSA options. 401k with employer matching, PTO, free lunch on weekdays, and growth opportunities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We fully support and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We firmly commit to Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative actions, and comply with Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, gender, race, national origin, color, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, and Wholesale Food and Beverage

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