Job Details
Subscription Planning Associate
Wine Department
Full- Time (Hybrid)
Norwalk, CT, USA
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Subscription Planning Associate to play a pivotal role in our dynamic Wine Team. This candidate s day will be filled with the artistry of selecting and planning wines across diverse direct to consumer club cases. This role will report into the Wine Planning Manager and collaborate closely with other teams including Marketing, Creative, and Operations. This role isn't just about wine it's about using your keen analytical and commercial skills to forecast and plan wines that captivate our members. Ready to uncork your potential with us? Apply today!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning the selection of wines for subscription shipments while understanding factors such as customer preferences, seasonality, variety, and stock availability
- Coordinating the organization and administration of a portfolio of more than 50 wine clubs
- Regularly reviewing sales forecasts and ensure alignment within the planning system on a weekly to monthly basis
- Monitoring inventory levels and making proactive adjustments to account for fluctuations in demand or supply chain disruptions
- Problem solving to find suitable substitutions if planned wines are unavailable
- Providing clear and timely updates for upcoming wine cases or changes to product offerings with our internal Marketing, Creative, and Operations Teams
- Executing quality control measures related to wine offerings and overall subscription experience, taking corrective actions as necessary
- Assisting in the implementation of new initiatives relating to wine clubs
- Tracking wine club performance metrics, analyzing trends, and identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement within wine subscriptions
- Flexibility to assist with additional responsibilities as needed within the Wine Team
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma
- Wine knowledge not necessary, but a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite primarily Excel
- Keen attention to detail, strong numerical and analytical skills
- Flexible approach and ability to manage concurrent tasks
- Enjoys working collaboratively in a small team
- Willing to undertake industry recognized WSET certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods
- Proficiency in using standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, and telephones
- Comfortable with prolonged periods of concentration and mental focus
OUR COMPANY
Direct Wines, Inc. is a dynamic, innovative, wine-loving company that helps consumers across the U.S. discover exciting wines that are perfectly suited to their tastes all with the convenience of home delivery. We are proud to provide a highly personalized wine service in partnership with licensed retailers Laithwaites and The Wall Street Journal and most recently Omaha Steaks and we are passionate about consumer satisfaction.
As the leading Third-Party Provider in the alcohol beverage industry, Direct Wines, Inc. provides professional services to licensed wine retailers across the US. These include access to national brands, marketing planning, and execution, logistics support for distribution management and customer service. We offer scalability and economies that individual, state-licensed retailers would struggle to deliver on their own. It is also the role of Direct Wines Inc. to ensure compliance in the highly regulated alcohol beverage industry.
GREAT PLACE TO WORK
As of 2023, Direct Wines, Inc. is a Great Place to Work Certified company. Receiving this certification represents that as an employer, we create an outstanding employee experience. We collected our employees feedback by conducting an anonymous survey. This certification is globally recognized and research-backed verification of great employee experience.
BENEFITS
Full time employees receive a competitive benefit package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits with employer cost-share
- Company paid Short-and Long-term Disability and Employee Life Insurance
- 401(K) contribution plan options with employer match
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Birthday, Company Paid Holidays)
- Employee wine discount
- Company paid WSET certification
Direct Wines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recognizing and expanding diversity in our work and our outreach to vendors and consumers. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee or business partner based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service-member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.