Supply Chain Manager - Wine & Spirits

The Opportunity This is a senior supply chain role at a family-owned wine and spirits business with a growing portfolio of premium brands and an established international presence. You would report directly to the Vice President of Operations and own supply chain end to end: procurement, production, inventory, forecasting, logistics, and distribution. It is a hands-on leadership role with direct reports, and it is not a narrow functional seat. You would work alongside Finance, Sales, and Operations, and help shape both the supply chain strategy and the systems that support it. Why This Opportunity Is Worth a Look Compensation: $150,000–$190,000 base plus bonus Reporting line: Direct to the VP of Operations, with regular work alongside senior leadership Scope: Procurement, production, inventory, demand forecasting, logistics, and distribution, across existing and new brands Systems influence: You would drive NetSuite process implementation and optimization across the operation Team: You manage and develop direct reports and build out the supply chain function Business: A premium brand portfolio that is growing, in the wine and spirits category Your Day-to-Day Design and implement supply chain strategies across procurement, production, inventory, and distribution Improve demand forecasting, stock management, and replenishment to keep inventory at the right levels Manage supplier and vendor relationships, including ongoing price negotiations and service benchmarking Lead cross-functional projects with clear plans, milestones, risks, and deliverables Build and refine KPI reporting so performance, milestones, and risks are visible Use data analytics to find and deliver measurable efficiency and cost improvements Oversee the R&D and procurement of raw materials Support the VP of Operations on vendor contracts and make sure supply chain processes meet legal and contractual requirements Identify and mitigate supply chain and logistics risks to protect continuity of supply Close gaps across people, processes, and systems with practical solutions What We're Looking For Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline 5+ years of supply chain management experience, preferably in alcohol, beverages, CPG, or a related consumer products environment Proven people management experience, including responsibility for direct reports Hands-on NetSuite expertise across supply chain modules, automation, and reporting, including NetSuite implementation experience Strong experience across procurement, production, inventory, demand forecasting, replenishment, logistics, and distribution Demonstrated success in process optimization, continuous improvement, and cost reduction Advanced Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables, and macros Supplier and vendor management and negotiation skills, including pricing and service benchmarking Project and program management experience coordinating multiple cross-functional initiatives Willingness to travel to production facilities and suppliers as required Ability to work on-site in Highland Park, IL five days per week Helpful Experience with broader ERP integrations #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Bay Staffing Group