Job Details
WHO IS INFINIUM SPIRITS?
Founded in 2005, we are a family-owned spirits company. At Infinium Spirits, we specialize in sales, marketing, and logistics for a diverse and distinctive portfolio of award-winning spirits brands such as Templeton Rye, Zaya Rum, Seagram s Vodka, Corralejo Tequila, and Crystal Head Vodka to name a few. In addition to our core powerhouse brands and portfolio, we are continually launching successful innovations and expanding our product portfolio. We are known for igniting brands and accelerating brand performance in North American and International markets.
COME WORK WITH US
Our business and corporate teams are both growing fast. We build brands and believe in bringing people and communities together to celebrate. As we scale, we re looking for people who are ready to jump right in and help us build on our incredible momentum. We empower employees to make an impact and create the best work of their lives alongside some truly astounding colleagues. We have fun and love what we do!
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They re more than just words for us. We are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace that promotes and values diversity. At Infinium, we believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they are more creative, innovative, and successful. While we know we have more work to do to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, we re investing to move our company and industry forward. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Sr. Logistics Analyst position oversees all domestic and international freight relationships from pricing, scheduling and managing fulfillment flow. This role reviews and drives monthly/quarterly quotes and costing, managing freight lanes and identifying areas of cost and time savings to drive efficiency in our supply chain.
You will ensure all sales orders are scheduled and delivered on time within the cost structure needed to achieve profitability. This role will maintain effective communication between our distribution centers, brokers and distributors to maintain clear status reports on all deliveries.
The primary focus is on driving on-time deliveries to our distribution network, managing any delays or fulfilment challenges and ensuring best in class communication with our various partners to minimize any risk to our fulfillment process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Daily/Weekly scheduling of all delivered freight coordinate directly with trucks and freight brokers to ensure timely delivery of all purchase orders (PO).
- Partner with Supply Chain team to communicate risk, delays and changes to schedules so all key partners are informed and updated on PO s status.
- Oversee the movement of freight, including coordinating with carriers, negotiating rates, and optimizing routes to minimize costs and delivery times.
- Quarterly review of delivery performance for all logistics partners. Capture any trends or risk areas to improve on in future quarters.
- Maintain shipment records such as items purchased, freights cost, delivery, product quality and inventories.
- Stay updated on market trends and fluctuations in commodity prices to optimize cost-effectiveness in logistics operations.
- Monitor and reconcile freight invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate with distributors to coordinate freight shipments, resolve issues, and ensure smooth logistics operations throughout the distribution network.
- Conduct regular audits of logistics processes, documentation, and systems to identify areas for improvement, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance efficiency.
- Annual or biannual review of actual freight rates vs negotiated rates.
- Review and approve freight invoices.
- Constant communication with the 3PLs to ensure inventory is accurate.
- Reconcile inventory on a monthly basis.
- Manage 3PL partners to ensure efficiencies in the supply chain process; receiving products, inventory management, process orders, shipping. Travel may be required once a quarter.
*This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
AM I THE RIGHT FIT?
Not everyone can be a Logistics Analyst. To be seriously considered for the role here is what you ll bring:
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
- Required Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
- Required 5+ years of logistics analyst experience
- Preferred Experience is needed with Alcohol/Beverage industry experience strongly preferred
Skills/Traits:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, plus strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with members across the organization and external partners.
- Experience using ERP, preferably Business Central.
- Problem-solving skills including problem analysis, planning, and organizing, decisiveness, decision-making, and judgment.
- Ability to self-initiate activities, work within timelines, and work in a team environment.
- Proficient in the use of computers required with a strong knowledge of Microsoft program.
- Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
Physical requirements:
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.