Distillery Coordinator Buffalo Trace Distillery

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 and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball 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.

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a family-owned company based in Franklin County Kentucky whose rich distilling tradition dates back to 1787. Buffalo Trace is a fully operational distillery producing bourbon rye and vodka on site and is listed on the National Historic Register. Buffalo Trace has been awarded seven distillery titles since 2000 and has also garnered more than 150 awards for its premium whiskies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Distillery Coordinator owns the administrative and inventory functions that keep the Distillation Aging Warehouse and Distillery Planning departments compliant and productive. This role directly impacts system inventory accuracy through ownership of all distillery production booking and supports commercial operations across the distillery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Booking & Inventory Book all distillery production in the system mash distillate DDG barrel entry barrel shipments and liquid shipments and maintain system inventory accuracy.
• Logistics & Shipping Track on-site trailer inventory shipments and used barrels; enter DRPs; prepare and deliver outgoing Bills of Lading for newly filled barrels and bulk liquid.
• Tanker & International Coordination Coordinate bulk tanker receiving and international shipments.
• Commercial Operations Manage vendor set-up purchase order documentation invoicing pre-checks and general troubleshooting.
• Compliance & Records Maintain government records and vehicle inspection documentation; perform other clerical duties as assigned.
• Receiving & Reconciliation Complete goods receipts for consumables and reconcile inventory when discrepancies are identified.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal analytical and technical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with System 21 ERP software
• APICS or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with manufacturing systems (ERP MRP MPS WMS)

SCHEDULE & WORKING CONDITIONS

• On-site at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort KY
• Day shift - 7am starting time
• Ability to work overtime as needed

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