Material and Bulk Spirits Scheduler

Bacardi • Louisville, KY

7d

About The Position

The Material and Bulk Spirits Scheduler plans and coordinates material availability to support production. The role translates short-term production schedules into detailed supply plans, balancing material availability with inventory targets and storage constraints. It works with supply chain partners, suppliers, distilleries, procurement, finance, logistics, warehouses, maturation sites, and operations teams to monitor inventory, coordinate deliveries and movements, and prevent production disruptions. The position also maintains planning parameters and master data, including bills of materials, batch, lot, and inventory tracking, and supports invoice processing and month-end inventory reconciliation.

Requirements

• Experience with SAP MRP and/or production planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• 1–3 years of planning experience in a manufacturing environment or related professional experience.
• Proven experience in material or production planning and inventory management using SAP/APO systems.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Excel knowledge, including pivot tables, V-lookups, and BI reporting.
• Capacity to foster belonging and make people feel appreciated.
• Self-awareness, reflectiveness, and understanding of personal strengths, weaknesses, and impact on others.
• Ability to understand and relate to people and navigate difficult situations to support collective performance.
• Consistent delivery of results in new situations and ability to inspire teams and build confidence.
• Critical and strategic thinking, creativity, and ability to execute while addressing complex problems.
• Curiosity, willingness to experiment, ability to adapt to change, and a growth and learning mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing, distillery, or CPG environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze short-term production schedules and plan material requirements, including spirits, dry goods, raw materials, and packaging, using Excel, SAP MRP, and DRAMS.
• Translate production plans into detailed material supply plans while balancing availability, inventory targets, and storage constraints.
• Participate in daily plant production meetings, communicate supply risks, and adjust material plans with supply chain partners.
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly material schedules and call-offs for materials such as glass, labels, new oak, finishing barrels, filtration media, and rye blending materials.
• Execute liquid movements between SAP and DRAMS to support accurate material visibility and planning.
• Create purchase requisitions and call-off orders to replenish materials, maintain optimal inventory, and minimize excess and waste.
• Monitor inventory positions and consumption trends and adjust material plans and safety stock levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers, distilleries, procurement, and planning teams to track deliveries and manage schedule changes.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and develop contingency plans to prevent production disruptions.
• Partner with procurement and finance teams to support invoice processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead month-end inventory reconciliation, including review of potential write-offs and inventory optimization opportunities.
• Track inbound shipments and coordinate with warehouses, maturation sites, and operations teams to align material availability with production plans.
• Coordinate ISO tanker deliveries and inbound logistics.
• Manage movement of materials and barrels across internal and external locations within the SAP planning system.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials and master data to support material planning and MRP outputs.
• Ensure proper batch, lot, and inventory tracking across systems.
• Serve as the primary planning contact for suppliers regarding deliveries and material commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Competitive holiday and paid time off, with additional days such as a volunteer day.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Medical, critical illness, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Family-friendly and inclusive leave policies.
• Incentive programs linked to company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed