Supplier Performance Manager

Johnson Brothers•Milwaukee, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We're Growing – Come Grow With Us! Looking for a rewarding career? Johnson Brothers is a leading family-owned distributor of wine, spirits, and beer, delivering exceptional service since 1953. We proudly represent the world’s top beverage brands and are committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. Johnson Brothers offers exciting opportunities in a variety of areas. Join our passionate team and help shape the future of the beverage industry! The Supplier Performance Manager role is responsible for managing all Sales and Marketing Initiatives, New Product Introduction, Training, Brand Development, Product Knowledge, Point of Sale, and Tracking for Wine Portfolios. This role acts as Johnson Brothers' main internal contact with a close relationship with the suppliers to develop goals and ensure the successful execution of objectives for all channels.

Requirements

BS degree or equivalent work experience
prior experience working in a wholesale/distributor environment
MUST have industry experience
Demonstrated leadership skills
Minimum 2 years people management
Strong presentation, and public speaking skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all functional areas and organizational levels.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Must be execution oriented with the ability to work independently.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Applications including PowerPoint & Excel
Attendance and punctuality is a must
Must have a valid driver’s license and practice safe working and driving habits.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage, track and allocate monthly, quarterly and yearly goals
Dissect and implement plans to attain Supplier Scorecard Goals and Brand Standards
Develop, implement and track innovation launch plans across divisions
Understand, develop and ensure programs and tools are in place to deliver key sales objectives
Logility usage to ensure monthly sales projections are accurate
Forecasting and Inventory Management
DIPA usage to track and implement goals and incentives
Go Spot Check usage for Suppliers and company Initiatives
Managing and creating profitable pricing strategies and programming for all suppliers
Setting up new items, new pricing, and managing inventories by working with internal Suppliers, Business Development Managers, and supplier personnel
Track, organize, store and implement POS across the state
Building and developing relationships with key On and Off Premise accounts in market to execute against Suppliers' priorities and initiatives