Inventory Planning Analyst

Description

Do you enjoy solving problems and making decisions based on data?

Champion Brands is a distributor of beer, spirits, wine, Red Bull energy drinks, water and other non-alcoholic beverages. We are a veteran and family-owned business with deep roots and humble beginnings dated back to 1985 when we started distributing Miller Brewing Company products in Duval County. Today, our team of over 300 employees is proud to represent more than 100 beverage suppliers.

With branches in both Jacksonville and Savannah, we partner with over 3,200 retailers across 37 counties in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

The person we are looking for will work hard every day to live out our core values and enjoy giving back to our communities. Our mission is to deliver superior products and service with a refreshing sense of passion, professionalism and fun. Our values are to service our customers, support our team, maintain quality, constantly innovate, help our community, minimize our impact on our environment and to have fun!

An Inventory Planning Analyst will plan, place, and manage product orders to support sales demand for Champion Brands’ Jacksonville operation. This role maintains appropriate inventory levels across multiple brands and SKUs while balancing product availability, freshness, supplier constraints, and warehouse capacity. The position works closely with suppliers, sales, warehouse, transportation, and receiving teams to support inventory flow, minimize out-of-stock and excess inventory, and execute promotional and seasonal initiatives.

Success in this role is measured through inventory accuracy, product availability, freshness management, forecasting effectiveness, and overall service level performance. To be successful in this role you will:

• Plan and place purchase orders for beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverage products based on sales forecasts, historical trends, promotions, and inventory targets
• Monitor inventory levels, days on hand (DOH), safety stock targets, product freshness, and supplier lead times to maintain accurate and timely replenishment
• Review sales velocity and demand shifts to adjust ordering plans as needed
• Analyze inventory shortages and overstock situations to identify root causes and help prevent recurrence
• Coordinate closely with suppliers to confirm allocations, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules
• Identify inbound appointment adjustments and added shipments with suppliers, carriers, and warehouse receiving teams to support inventory needs and receiving capacity
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers to support inventory flow and service levels
• Manage ordering for seasonal items, new item launches, promotions, and chain programs
• Review and reconcile supplier confirmations against purchase orders
• Communicate order status, product constraints, and supply issues to the sales teams and Leadership
• Maintain accurate ordering, item setup, and supplier data within VIP Beverage and Order Stream forecasting programs
• Monitor inventory performance metrics and support reporting and trend analysis related to product availability, forecasting accuracy, and inventory performance
• Participate in inventory reviews, demand planning meetings, and process improvement initiatives

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Ability to work with technology/applications/iPad
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of beverage distribution, supplier ordering cycles, and freshness management is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and inventory management systems (VIP experience preferred).
• Reliable transportation

• Competitive base pay
• Paid time off
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life/short-term disability insurance, 401(k) with match, tele-health, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• On site 24-hour state-of-the-art gym and locker room with private showers

Full-time