Operations Specialist

Are you a current Associate? To be considered, you must submit your application through the internal Career Portal (Jobs Hub). Click here to access.Time Type:Full timeRemote Type:Job Family Group:Market OperationsJob Description Summary:Build a career you'll be proud of! At Breakthru Beverage Group, you'll help grow some of the industry's most recognized brands while building a rewarding career. Our company is one of the leading beverage wholesalers in the United States and the largest broker in Canada, representing a portfolio of premier spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic brands.The Operations Specialist supports daily business operations through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, warehouse operations support, and process improvement. This role analyzes key performance metrics, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and helps drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making.Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution processes is preferred.The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Excel, Power BI and SAP, with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment is highly desirable.Based in the Brandon/Riverview area of Tampa, FL, this is a full-time, onsite position (Monday–Friday). Candidates must be flexible with work hours based on business needs, including early mornings, evenings, or occasional extended hours to support operational requirements.Job Description:Job Responsibilities:Perform expense variance analysis across consolidated beverage group including critical analysis of trends, variances, and key metrics with an eye towards improvement.Analyze various detailed trackers for T&E, headcount, OT, and capital spending.Assist in monthly forecasting and the annual expense budgeting process.Develop, analyze, and report key bailment process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance indicators (service, system inventory, open orders, supply risks, forecast accuracy).Develop and implement recommendations to improve performance and/or complianceEnsure precise fulfillment, adequate inventory levels and accurate claims or vendor notices.Review forecast data. Address critical fulfillment, inventory risk, and ensure inventory levels are met. Develop alternate supply plans to maintain contractual timelines and ensure levels are met.Monitor withdrawals and supplier PO confirmations, adjusting delivery dates as needed. Troubleshoot undelivered orders.Resolve freight claims, unpaid vendor notices and inventory exceptions.Manage unlisted and obsolete inventoryWork with suppliers and carriers to return delisted product out of the bailment warehouses.Actively manage the slow-moving and obsolete inventory at each warehouse to ensure aged inventory levels remain low.Partner and communicate with various teams.Finance Planning and Analysis team to provide regular feedback to ensure proper classification of expenses. Including conducting business case and financial modeling.Develop appropriate meeting cadence and content with Commercial teams to maintain seamless communication regarding priorities, risks and process improvements.Other duties, as assigned by the jobholder’s supervisor, may also be required.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Accounting and/or equivalent training and work experienceMinimum of 3 year of professional experience in accounting, FP&A function, or OperationsAdvanced PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation softwareMust be a results-oriented professional with verbal/written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skillsAbility to multi-task, work independently and/or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlinesAnalytic and Reporting skillsUtilize sound judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience with an ERP accounting systemFinancial modeling experienceKnowledge in advanced financial reporting and budgeting tools such as Hyperion Essbase, and BI360Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneCompetencies:Accountable for results which impact the department.Selects best option from a set of defined procedures/ solutions using common sense and experience of similar situations.This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of individual jobholders may vary from the above description.Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Breakthru Beverage Group