Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 3 weeks ago
Portfolio Manager, Supplier Excellence
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRepublic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers, committed to a vibrant and inclusive workplace. The Portfolio Manager of Supplier Excellence is responsible for driving execution of supplier strategies and managing P&L to enhance revenue and profitability while ensuring compliance with supplier agreements and optimizing sales execution.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance of supplier agreements through regular audit and analysis of activity in the market
Owns full Supplier P&L, responsible for maximizing top line revenue by developing strategies to grow business with portfolio of suppliers as well as maintaining bottom line profitability and optimal mix, SKU, and brand line ups for the geography
Responsible for translating, optimizing, and enabling supplier strategy and initiatives across all RNDC functions and footprints
Consults with supply chain team, purchasing, demand planners and centralized buying teams to optimize inventory levels within the state, adhere to mutually agreed upon days on hand and deliver accurate forecasting models that serve to deliver supplier annual operating plans
Responsible for owning supplier based commercial plans / AOPs, new item set ups and launches including setting targets and goals for suppliers; provide guidance and direction for the commercial planning process to ensure execution in the geography
Aligns with supplier and state sales leadership in program development, delivery and execution. Develops, leads and cascades supplier programs, goals, KPIs and other key initiatives. Drives commercial programming for supplier portfolio
Facilitates seamless communication across RNDC Network of teams, inclusive of state sale leadership, national accounts, supply chain and sales finance
Reviews and analyzes brands for opportunities for sales and profits, responsible for identifying and developing high growth potential suppliers / brands and drive out under-performing brands and SKU's
Maintain fluency on industry trends, regulations, and best practices; attends key industry conferences / meetings to represent RNDC and continue to build strategic relationships and make an impact with current and new suppliers
Leads special projects and supplier initiatives that drive mutually beneficial needs for RNDC, the supplier portfolio and all internal channels
Qualification
Required
Five or more years of related experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred
Benefits
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Paid Time Off Program - work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid parental leave
Paid caregivers leave
Fertility benefits
Paid training
Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
Company
Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era that empowers all to succeed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Deborah Brenner
Founder & CEO
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