Process Lead, Customer Supply Chain

Job Description

Process Lead – Customer Supply | D.G. Yuengling & Son

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at D.G. Yuengling & Son, located in Milwaukee, WI, operating within a hybrid work model. D.G. Yuengling & Son creates an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, with a bold vision for transforming the beverage industry. This role is essential for ensuring efficient customer supply chain operations, optimal inventory levels, and timely product delivery. It seeks remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward, valuing unique perspectives and collaboration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Milwaukee, WI
• Pay: $96600–$126700 yearly
• Team: Leads a team of 4-6 Customer Supply and Supply Planning Analysts, reports to the Sr. Manager – Customer Supply
• Mission: Ensure distributor inventory and order levels are adequate to support retail objectives based on forecasted sales, and oversee shipment schedules for efficient and timely product delivery.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Data Warehouse reporting, Excel, SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of 4-6 talented colleagues, fostering their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one-on-one conversations.
• Process Development: Develop and implement standard supply chain processes and procedures to ensure optimal product supply and availability across the network.
• Supply Planning Oversight: Guide team members through comprehensive end-to-end brewery/DC supply planning, coordinating cross-functionally with brewing, packaging, and logistics teams to optimize schedules and mitigate supply risks.
• Inventory & Demand Balancing: Proactively monitor trends and patterns, balancing demand with production availability and managing exception processes to identify issues requiring alternate sourcing or inventory adjustments.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with peer groups to establish and manage effective cross-functional processes, standards, and Service Level Agreements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or Business, or equivalent experience (4+ years) in the supply chain field, suitable for a leadership role.
• Experience: 3-5 years in progressive Supply Chain leadership. Prior experience in Supply Chain management, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Forecasting, and Sales & Consumer Goods industries. Experience operating within a matrix environment.
• Skills: Strong understanding of inventory control principles, forecast accuracy, and data management. Proficiency with ERP systems, Data Warehouse reporting, and Excel.
• Bonus: Experience with SAP systems.