Material and Bulk Spirits Scheduler

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

Short-Term Scheduling

• Analyze short-term production schedules to plan and align material requirements, including spirits, dry goods, raw materials, and packaging, using Excel, SAP MRP and DRAMS systems.
• Translate production plans into detailed material supply plans, ensuring availability while balancing inventory targets and storage constraints
• Participate in daily plant production meetings, communicating supply risks and proactively adjusting material plans in collaboration with supply chain partners.
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly material schedules and call-offs (e.g., glass, labels, new oak, finishing barrels, filtration media, rye blending materials).
• Ensure successful execution of liquid movements between SAP and DRAMS to support accurate material visibility and planning execution.

Inventory Monitoring & Requisition ing.

• Develop and execute material replenishment strategies by creating purchase requisitions and call-off orders to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and waste.
• Monitor inventory positions and consumption trends to adjust material plans and safety stock levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers, distilleries, procurement, and planning teams to track deliveries and manage schedule changes.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, developing material contingency plans to prevent production disruptions.
• Partner with procurement and finance teams to support invoice processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead month-end inventory reconciliation, including review of potential write-offs and inventory optimization opportunities.

Logistics & Inbound Coordination

• Track inbound shipments and coordinate with warehouses, maturation sites, and operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with production plans.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure ISO tanker deliveries and inbound coordination.
• Manage movement of materials and barrels across internal and external locations within SAP planning system.

Planning Parameters & Master Data Management

• Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and master data to support effective material planning and MRP outputs .
• Ensure proper batch, lot, and inventory tracking across systems.
• Function as primary planning contact for suppliers regarding deliveries and material commitments.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Experience with SAP (MRP) and/or production planning systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Experience in manufacturing, distillery, or CPG environment preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

EXTERNAL QUALIFICATIONS – DEGREE, CERTIFICATION, ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• 1-3 years of planning experience in manufacturing environment or related professional experience
• SAP/APO Systems
  - Proven experience in material/production planning & inventory management
• Microsoft Excel
  - Demonstrated knowledge of pivot tables, V-lookups, BI reporting

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Belonging:
  You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging,’ where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness:
  You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility:
  You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance.
• Results Agility:
  You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a…