Women of the Vine & Spirits ยท 23 hours ago
Wine and Spirits Portfolio Manager
Norwood, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWomen of the Vine & Spirits is a company focused on the wine and spirits industry, seeking a Wine and Spirits Portfolio Manager. This role involves portfolio strategy, pricing, forecasting, and supplier management to drive brand profitability and execution.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Serve as the internal owner of assigned supplier portfolios
Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with supplier partners and internal leadership
Develop and execute supplier programs, incentives, and strategic initiatives
Communicate all approved programs to Purchasing, Sales Operations, and Finance with clear timelines and forecasts
Lead pricing strategy, margin analysis, and competitive positioning for assigned portfolios
Coordinate with Finance and Purchasing to implement pricing programs, incentives, and supplier support
Ensure timely and accurate communication of all pricing changes and promotional activity
Support profitability targets through disciplined pricing and cost management
Forecast depletions based on historical data, promotional calendars, and market trends
Partner with Purchasing and Logistics to ensure inventory levels support planned programming
Monitor sell-through and inventory performance and adjust forecasts as needed
Own supplier gross profit performance and budget tracking
Manage compliance with credit terms
Oversee item setup and maintain accurate, up-to-date supplier item data in ERP systems
Ensure operational accuracy across pricing, SKUs, and supplier records
Act as a key internal partner to Sales, Operations, Finance, and Creative Services
Provide reporting, insights, and planning support to the field sales team
Balance long-term portfolio strategy with daily operational priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
10+ years of brand or portfolio management experience in the spirits industry
Beverage alcohol distribution experience required
Strong understanding of pricing structures, supplier programming, and inventory management
Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems
Benefits
Medical & Dental Insurance
Vision Coverage
Paid-Time-Off Program
Fidelity Investments 401k
Disability, Life, Accident & Illness Insurance Packages
Discounted Fitness Memberships
Free & Discounted Work/Life Resources
Career Advancement Opportunities
On-Demand Professional & Leadership Development Through M.S. Walker University
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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