VMI Analyst

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world including Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blantons Traveller and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Svedka Wheatley BuzzBallz Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschläger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.

Were proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky four times and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of worlds most award-winning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry.

The Vendor Monitored Inventory (VMI) Analyst plays a pivotal role in integrating and preserving accurate data from various systems to support consistent product availability across distributor warehouses and the broader supply network. This position is responsible for overseeing daily file management ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of planning models managing and supporting EDI transactions building process monitoring systems and upholding data integrity throughout all related processes. The VMI Analyst collaborates closely with the VMI Planning Team and cross-functional departments to develop and enhance streamlined scalable processes that support a best-in-class VMI program. As our business continues to evolve adaptability is keythis role requires a willingness to learn on the fly embrace change and bring a strong desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design write and optimize SQL queries for data extraction transformation and reporting
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to business users
• Build robust Excel models and tools with advanced formulas pivot tables and Power Query
• Develop and maintain automated solutions using Python Power Automate or other scripting languages
• Ensure data integrity quality and system integration across platforms.
• Identify and automate manual processes across departments.
• Collaborate with business users to understand data needs and develop effective solutions.
• Maintain EDI integrity through monitoring and building more robust processes
• Develop analytical tools and benchmarks to evaluate the performance of the VMI program and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Create and refine processes and reporting methods to support best-in-class performance
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency with inventory monitoring and customer service delivery.
• Establish clear priorities communicate roles and responsibilities effectively and maintain effectively with other teams
• Partner with management to identify skill development opportunities participate in training initiatives and support long-term career planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Data Analytics Supply Chain or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 years of experience in IT data analysis customer service or automation roles.
• SQL competency (building views/ tables rewrite/ compile data etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with business acumen including:
  • Advanced formulas (e.g. nested formulas array functions etc.)
  • Pivot tables and Power Query
  • Data validation and dynamic dashboards
• Hands-on experience with Power BI including DAX data modeling and data visualization.
• Programming or scripting knowledge (e.g. Python Power Automate etc.).
• Solid understanding of data integration and business process automation.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to travel as needed.

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A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative decisive high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical dental vision disability and life insurance.
• Family Coverage:Options to cover family members including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan:Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away:Enjoy paid time off (PTO) holidays and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness:Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support:Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras:Enjoy branded apparel fun events and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development:Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits salary range and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance annual bonus fuel or cell phone ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin veteran status age gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation genetic information physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.