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Tito's Handmade Vodka · 1 week ago

Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Tito's Handmade Vodka is known for its high-quality vodka and charitable contributions. The Supply Chain & Operations Coordinator will manage the end-to-end supply chain for LALO Tequila, handling procurement, production planning, and distributor inventory management while driving business decisions related to forecasting and production prioritization.

DistilleryWine And SpiritsWinery

Responsibilities

Own and manage the annual depletion forecasting process, including a significant reforecast in Q2 and oversight of monthly Sales reforecasts during the second half of the year

Translate total monthly Sales depletion numbers into specific SKU-level forecasts to inform distributor orders and internal production plans

Ensure accurate and timely entry of updated sales forecasts into all relevant operational models (e.g., production model, inventory planning model)

Maintain optimal distributor inventory levels by issuing monthly Recommended Order Quantities (ROQs), ensuring distributors maintain a target of 60 Days on Hand (DOH) for each SKU

Develop, update, and communicate the detailed monthly production plan to the distillery, specifying quantities and required SKUs

Act as the primary decision-maker for production prioritization during emergency situations or capacity constraints, communicating trade-offs and ensuring missed production is rescheduled and accounted for

Manage communication with third-party logistics (3PL) partners regarding scheduling and execution of product pickups and shipments

Serve as the escalation contact for any logistics or customs issues, proactively securing delivery appointments, expediting customs paperwork, and resolving transport bottlenecks

Manage the full Procure-to-Pay cycle: place Purchase Orders (POs), ensure timely vendor payment, and monitor on-time delivery

Lead contract and pricing negotiations with existing and prospective vendors to secure optimal terms and cost efficiencies

Manage vendor quality issues and lead strategic initiatives to diversify the supply base (e.g., derisking foreign-source dependencies)

Lead the end-to-end operational execution of new product launches

Coordinate with raw material vendors on the development, sampling, and approval of new components

Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to obtain necessary approvals

Work with the Sales team to ensure proper state-level listing/registration required for legal sale and distribution

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementInventory PlanningVendor ManagementForecasting TechniquesAnalytical SkillsContract NegotiationBeverage Industry ExperienceSpanish ProficiencyProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Professional working proficiency in both English and Spanish is required to perform essential job duties, including effective communication with Spanish-speaking clients and stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field

3+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Planning, ideally within the beverage, CPG, or spirits industry

Demonstrated proficiency in forecasting techniques and managing complex inventory planning models

Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail

Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts

Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders (internal and external) simultaneously

Ability to travel internationally, as required, to support business operations and stakeholder engagement