Reformulation & Value Engineering Category Lead

Sazerac Company • Jeffersontown, KY

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About The Position

The Reformulation & Value Engineering Category Lead drives sustainable cost and tax efficiency initiatives through R&D-led ingredient reformulation and manufacturing optimization. Working at the intersection of Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Brand, this role focuses on lowering Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and enabling tax-efficient sourcing strategies while maintaining product integrity, quality, and brand standards. This position requires a highly independent leader who can assess opportunities, define and prioritize a value optimization roadmap, build strong financial and business cases, and lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research ingredients, formulation, and manufacturing optimization opportunities that deliver measurable value.
• Evaluate, size, and prioritize opportunities using rigorous financial and analytical methods, balancing impact, complexity, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed financial models and business cases outlining COGS, margin, and tax implications, and lead approval processes.
• Execute approved initiatives end-to-end to reduce COGS and tax exposure while preserving product performance, compliance, and quality.
• Partner closely with R&D/NBD, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance to assess feasibility and implement reformulation, sourcing, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Brand and Commercial teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and support for proposed changes.
• Maintain a structured pipeline of opportunities and a delivery roadmap, including scenario modeling for alternative sourcing, reformulation, and manufacturing strategies.
• Engage senior stakeholders across functions, support supplier engagement and negotiations as needed, and implement post-launch tracking to confirm sustained value delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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