Location: Louisville, KY, US

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Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahlua Liqueur, Beefeater Gin, and Avion Tequila, as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Manufacturing Supply Chain will oversee regulatory and compliance matters, export operations, logistics execution, and production planning for our NADL manufacturing sites. This role will ensure regulatory compliance, optimize logistics, support production requirements, and foster continuous improvement to build a world-class supply chain organization.

The role involves leading and executing the North America inbound and outbound freight program, including ground, rail, ocean, and air transportation. The Senior Director will ensure the safe, cost-effective transportation of all raw materials, finished goods, bulk products, and other corporate assets, meeting the needs of both internal and external customers via the most efficient and highest quality transportation services available. Additionally, this role owns compliance and excellence in customer service and delivery, ensuring timely and reliable delivery of products to customers while maintaining high standards of service quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the supply chain and logistics operations to support the company's growth and efficiency goals
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in line with company values to maximize employee engagement and performance
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the supply chain and logistics team
• Ensure compliance with TTB regulations, including labeling, fill levels, waste management, and domestic excise duties
• Manage the drawback program liaison with PRUSA Tax
• Oversee customs compliance for imports and exports of bulk goods, dry goods, case goods, equipment, and samples
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to regulatory compliance and supply chain disruptions
• Lead and manage the export operations, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods to international markets
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with export regulations.
• Optimize export processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key international customers and stakeholders
• Own the effort in Production Planning to achieve stretch business results by being a champion of Continuous Improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools, specifically pertaining to changeover, first hour efficiency, OEE and cost per case
• Form and maintain positive relationships with key internal/external customers
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance and achieve world-class standards
• Optimize supply chain spending and inventory management.
• Lead SROG engagement between markets and NADL
• Collaborate with Regional SCC and PRNA supply chain
• Drive continuous improvement in NADL Supply Chain through collaboration with SC Excellence
• Manage financial planning and financial performance for Supply Chain NADL
• Collaborate with PRHQ Supply Chain and collaborate with global brand companies

Required Skills & Abilities

• 10+ years experience in supply chain and logistics in fast-moving consumer goods, Food & Beverage. Alcohol Beverage preferred
• Successful track record of managing supply chain and logistics in a well-run, customer-focused business that sells physical products at significant scale
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor large cross-functional teams
• Significant "hands-on" experience in change management
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Excellent leadership skills that promote team development and performance
• Acute attention to detail and highly organized
• Highly analytical and critical thinker
• An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically
• A passion for solving problems from end-to-end
• Nurture strategic working relationships that promote operational effectiveness and world class customer service levels
• Ability to lead team through change process and foster an environment that promotes innovative approaches, continuous improvement and personal development

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.
• Preferred: MBA is preferred

Financial Responsibility

• Overall managerial control and decision making responsibility.
• Determines and changes priorities in line with financial, business and organizational objectives.

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialite...it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Here, we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role, based in Kentucky is $164,080.00 to $205,000.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate'sexperience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a hybrid or remote option. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for their and their team's schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, s exual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact your talent acquisition manager.

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Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities