Senior Supply Chain Manager

Sovereign Brands is a family-owned, global wine and spirits company headquartered in Highland Park, IL. Owned and operated by the Berish family and partners, Sovereign Brands brings together first-class producers from the world’s most iconic wine and spirit regions to develop best-in-class brands. Sovereign has a portfolio of successful brands including Luc Belaire, a smash-hit line of French sparkling wines that has earned global acclaim for its exquisite taste and striking packaging and is available in more than 100 countries around the world.

The company’s portfolio also includes McQueen and the Violet Fog, an extraordinary gin from Jundiaí, Brazil;
Bumbu,an artisanalrum that ranks among the world’s most critically acclaimed rums, and Villon, a rich, spiced French liqueur with aromas of vanilla, chai and toasted oak. The Deacon, a premium blended Scotch Whisky made of Islay and Speyside malts, is Sovereign’s newest launch in collaboration with Pernod R

• Operations , Supply Chain
• Highland Park , IL

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to manage and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role requires scoping and creating project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution, and communicating at all levels of the organization on status, risks and process/product changes. The ideal candidate must be adept at cross-team coordination, project management, and analyzing data, with a proven history of delivering results.

This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and will have direct reports. Proven people management skills are a must.

This role is on-site in Highland Park, IL five days a week.

• Design and implement supply chain strategies to streamline procurement, production, inventory, and distribution processes for maximum efficiency and cost reduction for existing and new brands.
• Manage and oversee various cross-functional programs, ensuring successful delivery.
• Leverage data analytics to drive improvements.
• Navigate and resolve ambiguities in business scenarios, applying creative problem-solving skills.
• Bridge any gaps in team dynamics, processes, and systems, preventing common project pitfalls.
• Identify and mitigate risks, preventing them from escalating into major issues and ensuring logistics continuity.
• Streamline logistics processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing price negotiations & service benchmarking across all suppliers and vendors in close collaboration with finance, sales, and operations teams.
• Maintain optimal stock levels by improving demand forecasting models and managing replenishment strategies.
• Evaluate and develop current KPI reporting, ensuring clear visibility of milestones and project performance.
• Oversee the R&D of raw materials and their procurement process.
• Ensure supply chain processes meets legal requirements and assist the Vice President of Operations with legal contracts for all vendors.
• Assist the Vice President of Operations with all Net Suite processes implementation.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain management, preferably in the alcohol, beverage, or CPG industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, finance, business, or related field.
• Extensive Net Suite knowledge with hands‑on experience in supply chain modules, automation, and reporting. Net Suite implementation experience a MUST.
• Strong background in process optimization, lean principles, and cost reduction strategies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP system integrations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk and hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Travel to production facilities and suppliers as…