Director Commercial Operations - IL

Southern Glazer's • Bolingbrook, IL

90d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years of relevant experience.
• Able to obtain and meet industry licensing requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implements Commercial Operations Strategy to enhance overall market performance, supplier performance, analytics capabilities, and gross profit attainment goals.
• Maximize the workforce resources within the functional scope to optimize productivity and expansion of all personnel performing jobs related to pricing, marketing, trade development, analytics, and commercial supply chain to increase the profits of the corporation and increase total market share in the business.
• Responsible for the oversight and development of supplier planning, programming, and activations to ensure that brand strategies and standards are achieved.
• Ensure alignment with supplier(s) to understand their brands, sales goals/projections, and support in securing additional market share.
• Provides compliance administration and consistent strategy for Trade Development, Supplier Marketing activities and Commercial Finance and Pricing functions to ensure fund management and pricing guidance are in place.
• Responsible for the management and oversight of all functions related to forecasting and pricing.
• Analyze and review on an ongoing basis opportunities/threats, strengths/weaknesses affecting growth of company business.
• Oversee full-cycle S&OP process and inventory management.
• Drive Commercial Analytics including day-to-day BI analysis for supplier reporting and scorecards.
• Coordinate the implementation of sales effectiveness initiatives and standard KPI's for supplier reporting and scorecards, including quarterly business reviews frameworks.
• Present supplier reports for market analysis, QBRs, RFPs, and other related market strategy planning.
• Coach, direct, counsel team on overall performance; define expectations and monitor progress.
• Attract, retain and motivate team to maintain an engaging work environment and to ensure sound policies and procedures adhered to.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation accrual.
• Paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree