Supply Chain Manager - Italy And Alps

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.Many Spirits, One Brown-Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust. Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown-Forman. Enriching Life. Enriching Careers- At Brown-Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown-Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries around the world. Who We Are Brown-Forman is excited to announce the launch of our own distribution in Italy, beginning in 2025 . You can join an organization recently certified as a Great Place to Work in Italy for 2023/2024 . In Italy, Brown-Forman is the #1 company in the premium+ spirits industry, with Jack Daniel's being the #1 whiskey in the market, and Gin Mare the #2 in the super premium+ gin category, the fastest growing category over the past five years (IWSR 2022). For more than 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Woodford Reserve, Tequila Herradura, Gin Mare, and Diplomático Rum. Meaningful Work From Day One In this role, you will lead a team of 6 people across the local planning & logistics and customer service, overseeing all the supply chain activities of Brown-Forman Italy and the distributor markets of Austria, Switzerland and Malta. This includes the IBP process, demand forecasting, inbound shipments, warehousing management, co-packing planning, logistics services, customer service, supplier management, and customs and excise tax administration regulatory activities. As a key member of the B-F Italy team, you will provide leadership, counsel, and advice on key supply chain issues to the Italy & Apls leadership team. You will collaborate closely with commercial leaders to deliver the best service possible to our customers. You will have an entrepreneurial, agile approach and a solution-oriented mindset to look for opportunities to improve service, review and adapt processes and build efficiencies across the Iberia supply chain. You will build a culture of excellence, inspiring and motivating the team to be agile and proactively deliver the best they can. You will develop the Brown-Forman Italy & Alps Supply Chain function. You will establish an effective and trusted business partnering with Brown-Forman's Italy & Alps Business and Europe Supply Chain Leaderships, taking ownership of the supply chain strategies, reporting, and analysis for these markets. You will own the relationship with the Italian 3PL providers and lead any tender process for logistics service providers when required. This role will be responsible for the Supply Chain Strategy and Planning to support profitable business growth, budgets, projections, financial analysis, capital expenditures, and administrative functions. Ensuring the team provides analytical support and analysis for commercial and brand operations, including decision support, logistics, and supply chain issues. What You Can Expect Supply Chain Leadership Providing input and leadership to influence the company's supply chain strategy, improving the company's customer service levels and special projects as necessaryDevelop and implement strategic supply plans to deliver the company's targetsEnsure Supply chain representation and collaboration at the senior level (e.g., IBP) with key stakeholders Team Management & Development Provides strong leadership and direction to local/country Supply Chain teams with 3 direct reportsLeads a diverse and inclusive culture where different perspectives are encouraged, and individuals feel connected and valuedIn collaboration with the HR department, identify the organizational capability gaps and addresses them through appropriate learning and development programsSupports team development by providing opportunities and coaching to the team with ongoing appreciative & constructive feedbackParticipates in initiatives to build talents for the short & long-term, e.g., Talent Review, Performance Growth Planning, etc. Business Partnering Primary contact and supply chain business partner for B-F's Italy & Alps leadership team and organization to identify supply chain issues and guide, coordinate, support, and track appropriate action of local supply chain resources (external) and/or B-F Regional and Corporate Supply Chain Integration teams to achieve resolution and minimization of future occurrences wherever possible.Regularly report relevant key supply chain metrics to B-F's Italy & Alps leadership team and the regional supply chain to track levels of business support and operational effectiveness/excellence.Support local projects with supply chain impact during conception, implementation, and execution, such as Portfolio Changes, Packaging Changes, RTC changes, Trade Contingencies, etc., and liaise with corp./reg. Supply Chain teams to timely obtain appropriate support and guidance. Supply Chain Planning Own the monthly planning cycle and the in-market IBP process in collaboration with the US planning team according to the corporate business calendar to ensure forecast accuracy and product availabilityContinuously enhance and support ongoing demand and inventory planning routines and ensure robust visibility of demand drivers, distributor inventory, and logistics parameters/restrictions.Enhance the local demand planning processes at adequate granularity levels in close collaboration with local commercial teams and distributor partners, monitoring monthly performance KPI to drive forecast improvementsProvide timely transparency of un-usual demand drivers (permanent or one-off) and access its impact on product availability and service levelsProvide timely transparency to upstream supply disruption with potential impact on local business (e.g., bottling line or glass availability constraints)Manage the SKU allocation process for new, Value Added Packs, and limited SKUs, plan quantities with commercial teams, manage orders and inventory, and communicate plans and specific country requirements to production, demand planning, and the brand teams.Inventory optimization, SKU rationalization, and SLOB reduction plans Managing Local Warehousing, Copacking, and Logistics Performance (Italy) Supervise and support the outsourced management of local warehousing, copacking, and transportation service providersMonthly tracking of KPIs regarding quality, stability, and cost of serviceMonthly performance review meetings with the 3PL and drive continuous improvements initiativesIdentify operational issues/bottle-necks and initiate the timely implementation and execution of countermeasuresBuild trustful working relationships with the logistics service providers and co-packersGuide and support annual and ad-hoc inventory count procedures Coordination of Replenishment and Inbound Logistics (Austria, Switzerland and Malta) Be the primary contact person and liaison between local B-F Italy & Alps commercial and Corporate Customer Service and Logistics teams to monitor and track timely inbound flows and ensure proactive exception reporting.Provide visibility of open orders and in-transit shipments to relevant internal and external stakeholdersContinuously assess shipment delays' impact on the distributors' inventory. Indirect Procurement Make sure procurement of goods and services as required by internal customers is in line with BF Procurement policy and instructions, leveraging internal tools (Coupa, Concur, SAP, etc.Adheres to standardized B-F Sourcing Policies and Procedures. Supply Chain Performance Identify and monitor supply chain performance through Key Performance Indicators in Planning, Customer Service, and Procurement.Guide, influence, and enforce conception, implementation, and execution of supply chain projects through proactive leadership and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Safeguarding Regulatory Foresight and Compliance Monitor local trade, customs, and tax regulations with potential impact on supply chain and logistics operations.Observe Industry Associations as well as official (e.g., local customs authorities) communication regarding supply chain relevant changes in the market's business or regulatory contextActively work with local leaders, business teams, and regional and corporate supply chain teams to identify and coordinate the implementation and execution of business contingency concepts.Regularly review and prolong or alter existing Supply Chain/Logistics related licenses, permissions, certifications, etc. What You Bring to the Table Extensive experience in international supply chain management, with experience in two or more functional areas (planning/warehousing & logistics/customer service/customer management)Excellent leadership of large teams and a talent developer in a diverse culture - demonstrated commitment to providing regular, constructive feedback to teams; demonstrated coaching ability; ability to objectively assess both skills and potential of talentExtensive project/implementation management experienceTender Management and contract negotiation experienceProven leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilitiesStrong interpersonal skills; able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of internal and external contacts and with diverse culturesFluent English and Fluent Italian, both spoken and writtenSuperior communication skills (influencing, listening, presentations, written) What Makes You Unique Prior Experience in wine and spirits or luxury FMCG industries What We Offer Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce Please find below some highlights of the competitive benefits that we offer: Product allowanceFlexible workingLunch vouchers (Ticket restaurant)Gym allowance Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.