Supplier Coordinator

OBJECTIVE: The Supplier Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for assigned suppliers and internal departments, including Purchasing, Pricing, Inventory Management, and Reporting. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in managing a portfolio of major suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate supplier market visits and participation in sales meetings.
• Manage new item setup, packaging reviews, and product launches.
• Provide supplier reports and respond to deal book requests.
• Monitor inventory levels and support Purchasing to maintain stock.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address aged inventory and discounting needs.
• Oversee product status updates with the product maintenance team.
• Submit product samples upon request.
• Lead reserve allocation for limited or priority SKUs.
• Advise suppliers on effective point-of-sale strategies for our markets.
• Manage supplier accounts receivable and reconcile with accounting.
• Partner with Revenue Management to ensure pricing aligns with strategic goals.

Communication

• Maintain clear communication between suppliers and internal teams.
• Share updates on national account activity for On- and Off-premise channels.
• Escalate critical issues to leadership when necessary.

Performance Metrics

• Deliver Portfolio Plan objectives in alignment with strategic goals.
• Meet internal margin expectations.
• Achieve targets for aged and unsalable inventory.
• Maintain controllable inventory for top SKUs (top 80% of portfolio revenue).
• Ensure timely supplier AR reporting and proactive management of invoice payments.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Need a working knowledge of the beverage alcohol industry
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge of portfolio and planning tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong math skills for pricing, margin analysis, and inventory calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and reporting tools such as PowerBI.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and facilitation abilities.
• Self-starter with creativity and enthusiasm; team oriented.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person