Inventory Purchasing Analyst

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

About Us 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.

About You 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!

Position Snapshot An Inventory Purchasing Analyst will plan, place, and manage product orders to support sales demand for Champion Brands’ Jacksonville operation. This role is responsible for managing supplier replenishment, maintaining inventory health, supporting service level goals, and ensuring product availability across a diverse portfolio of suppliers and SKU’s. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with excellent organizational abilities and can effectively manage supplier relationships while making data driven inventory decisions.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a high fill rate, minimizing out-of-stocks, and supporting the company’s growth objectives. 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

Requirements and

Education:

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

For your hard work, you receive:

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