Demand Planning & Supply Chain Manager Wine & Spirits
Zamora CompanyZamora Company is a Spanish Company specializing in premium wines and spirits, with a presence in over 60 countries and a large portfolio of national and international brands such as Licor43, Villa Massa, Ramón Bilbao, Mar de Frades and Cruz de Alba, among others. We are committed to providing high-quality products/services to our customers while maintaining a sustainable and efficient supply chain system. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Logistics & Customer Service Director to lead our supply chain operations and ensure smooth and effective logistics management. Job Overview: Lead the Demand Planning and Supply Chain, functions for the North America Cluster (USA & Canada) as a strategic business partner dedicated to driving top- and bottom-line growth. In this pivotal role, you will optimize Demand Planning and end-to-end Supply Chain—from inbound freight via our Spanish production plants to local warehousing and outbound distribution—while ensuring strict legal compliance within a highly regulated alcohol market. By spearheading the S&OP process and finished goods purchasing, you will forge a seamless partnership with commercial teams to successfully execute business strategies. Key Responsibilities: ● Demand Planning & Forecasting Management ● Purchasing Planning & Replenishment (Finished Goods) ● End-to-End Supply Chain & 3PL Management (Logistics) ● Permit, Formula, and Label Management (COLAs) ● Customs and Supply Chain Compliance Oversight ● Strategic Compliance Advisory and Risk Mitigation ● Budget Management & Cost Optimization (Financial/Operations) ● Team Leadership & Strategic Business Partnering (Leadership) ● Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes. ● Operational KPI tracking for global reporting, Inventory and Logistics expense tracking for accounting Essential Functions: ● Lead the Demand Planning process by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and commercial inputs to create accurate and reliable forecasts. ● Manage the purchasing planning and replenishment cycle for finished goods, coordinating directly with production plants (Spain) to ensure continuous product availability while optimizing inventory levels. ● Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, purchasing plans, and overarching financial goals. ● Manage the relationship with the external business partners in customer service, warehousing and freight. This includes identifying, assessing, and onboard new suppliers/vendors, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods/services. ● Mastery of TTB and FDA Regulations ● Expertise in the U.S. Three-Tier System and State Laws ● Customs and Importation Legislation (CBP) ● Compliance and Regulatory Management – responsible for ensuring company’s procedures adhere to industry regulations (permit updates, product label review and submissions, federal and state registrations). ● Cooperate with the global logistics function to optimize the inbound freight into USA ● Work jointly with the commercial function to optimize logistics flows, improving service and end-to-end logistics costs with the ultimate goal to grow our top and bottom line ● Monitor and assess any potential risk affecting the area and proactively create the necessary contingency plans ● Monitor and control the quality of the inventories in the warehouses, acting to avoid/limit obsolescences and damages and creating the necessary provisions when required ● Monitor the overall performance on a regular basis, complete root-cause-analysis and corrective actions based on the PLAN-DO-CHECK-ACT methodology ● Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution. ● Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or…