Who we are
Jose Cuervo. 1800 Tequila. Dobel. Gran Centenario. Kraken Rum. Bushmills. If you've been in a bar recently, you've seen our portfolio. Proximo Spirits is a leading and innovative supplier in the Spirits industry with a portfolio of iconic Premium and Super Premium brands.
Position Summary
Ensure material availability to satisfy production requirements while building stronger supplier relationships.
Role & Responsibilities
- Performs materials planning across the short, mid, and long term.
- Executes SAP MRP planning for materials.
- Plans & analyzes materials outside of SAP where the category requires.
- Follows up on exception messages (collective display list) in SAP.
- Confirms materials within the fixed zone and the planning time fence.
- Follows up weekly on PO confirmations and shares PO creation with suppliers.
- Shares rolling forecast with corresponding suppliers.
- Executes Forecast Accuracy Reporting Monthly for both internal and external partners.
- Leads material planning for new products or material changes.
- Maintains materials master data.
- Maintains master data for corresponding materials (MRP views 1–4).
- Audits master data against the safety stock system.
- Updates the safety stock calculator system, including new products.
- Owns phase-in/phase-out of materials for assigned material categories, to avoid material waste.
- Participates in New Product Development meetings for assigned brands; partners with owners of other categories as needed for material transitions.
- Ensures new materials are available on time for production runs.
- Orders materials according to plan to minimize inventory remnants during material transitions.
- Follows up on and executes action plans to eliminate obsolete/slow-mover inventory.
- Creates awareness of excess inventory risk during material transitions for supported brands.
- Maintains materials inventory at target levels.
- Monitors Days Forward Coverage and proactively moves out deliveries to maintain optimal inventory.
- Partners with MPS planners on action plans for slow-mover inventory.
- Creates awareness of excess inventory risk due to demand variability or supplier MOQs
- Performs monthly book to book inventory reconciliation with Co-packer or supplier location, as required
- Coordinates and performs annual physical inventories at all locations where PDI-Owned materials are stored, as required by finance and internal controls.
- Conducts monthly analysis and reviews with leadership as required.
- Follows up on rejected material returns to suppliers.
- Acts as vendor manager for assigned categories
- Resolves service and performance issues with suppliers.
- Escalates to procurement partners as needed for problem resolution.
- Performs any additional duties or tasks as needed by management.
Key Competencies
- Analytical — Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
- Planning/Organizing — Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes and schedules other people's tasks; develops realistic action plans.
- Business Acumen — Understands the business implications of decisions; displays an orientation toward profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
- Problem Solving — Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Teamwork — Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above own interests; builds morale and group commitment to goals; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Key Relationships
- Internal: Manufacturing, Distilleries, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Supply Planning, Demand Planning & NPD Operations/Marketing
- External: Vendors & Suppliers
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Proven experience in purchase planning or supply chain planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong, data-driven analytical skills.
- Ability to lead projects assigned to achieve business objectives.
- Identifies business process opportunities and implement improvements.
- Strong strategic and business sense.
- Strong SAP and Excel skill set.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.
Proximo is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.