Inventory Planner

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, and Sazerac Rye.

Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschlager, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We are 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.

Join our Supply Chain team and play a critical role in ensuring products are available where and when our customers need them. As an Inventory Planner, you will manage inventory across customer warehouses, control states, and Sazerac-owned facilities while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory performance, improve supply chain efficiency, and support exceptional customer service. This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact by driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service levels, reduce costs, and support business growth.

• Manage inventory across customer warehouses, control states, and Sazerac-owned facilities to maximize product availability and minimize out-of-stock events.
• Build strong partnerships with wholesalers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective inventory planning and exceptional service.
• Analyze inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve replenishment strategies, warehouse processes, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce costs, optimize inventory management, and improve operational performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and leverage data and reporting tools to drive informed business decisions and ongoing process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and familiarity with Power BI
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, priority-setting, and time management skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Self-starter with strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

• 1+ year of experience supporting monthly inventory and accounting close processes
• 1+ year of experience in the alcohol beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing industry
• Experience with inventory planning, ERP systems, and using data to drive continuous improvement

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The hourly range for this role is $28.54 - $42.81. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

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.