Job Description

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Meaningful Work From Day One:

This is a key role that supports the Manager, EMO Americas. This role manages Brown-Forman’s External Manufacturing Operations related to bottling, canning, and gift production at multiple sites in the region. This position involves a variety of fundamental disciplines, including Production Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Materials Management, Invoice Payments, and 3PL warehouse management.

What You Can Expect:

• Order bulk spirits and materials to be shipped to external manufacturing facilities for production and co-packing.

• Liaise with the representatives of Brown-Forman’s Supply Chain and regional markets to ensure that 24-month projections are available to drive the production program for the contract packers.

• Manage projects, new products, and package redesign by facilitating communication between Design Group, Packaging, Brand, and Research and Development through the Project Management Office.

• Partner and collaborate with Brand and Innovation teams regarding existing co-packer capability, capacity, material supply, cost, and timing to support new initiatives.

• Provide production information (e.g., timelines, specifications, work instructions) to support the production process at co-packers.

• Partner with Brown-Forman’s production sites and supply planners to coordinate the movement of WIP and Finished Goods inventory.

• Monitor production reporting, review for accuracy, and facilitate investigation of discrepancies. Reconcile materials and finished goods inventory at co-packers.

• Assist in new co-packer prospecting, start-up, and development for the region in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including QA and Engineering.

• Assist with contingency opportunities for Brown-Forman products based on internal and external capacity constraints and cost savings.

• Process invoices for payment from suppliers, external manufacturers, and co-packers.

• Reconcile the inventory of finished goods and materials.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in production, planning, co-packing, and warehousing.

• Strong interpersonal skills, combined with proficient oral and written communication.

• Proven ability to independently organize work projects. Collect, analyze data, and present results in a concise, actionable format.

• Strong computer skills with current, or the ability to quickly build, proficiency in Google Workspace.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with distributors, accounts, and customers.

What Makes You Unique:

• Education: College/University (Bachelor's or Equivalent) in Supply Chain, Business, or closely related discipline.

• Experience: Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years’ experience in the beverage or CPG industries.

• SAP and Kinaxis proficiency.

Who We Are

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.

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.

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