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Republic National Distributing Company · 3 months ago

Portfolio Manager, Supplier Excellence

MI-Livonia RN17

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers, committed to delivering results through collaboration and communication. The Portfolio Manager of Supplier Excellence is responsible for optimizing supplier strategies and maximizing revenue and profitability for RNDC and its partners.

Food and BeverageLogisticsRetail

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

Supplier P&L ManagementCommercial Strategy DevelopmentInventory OptimizationSales ForecastingSupplier Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsIndustry KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProject Management

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