Senior Sourcing Analyst

Company Description

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is located in the Paso Robles region of California's Central Coast. We operate with a desire to make world-class wines that reflect the unique soils and climate of the area. We take great pride in making Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques.

JUSTIN is currently seeking a Senior Sourcing Analyst who can drive strategic sourcing-related projects related to the packaging of our wine brands (JUSTIN/Landmark/Lewis Cellars). In this role, you will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies flawlessly, ensuring cost savings, vendor management, and new vendor/product development and qualification. The position reports directly to the Director of Sourcing and is a great opportunity for a proactive, innovative, and detail-oriented professional seeking high visibility and the chance to be a key member of a dynamic department with an impact on the supply chain processes.

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Assist in developing the sourcing strategy for Wine Packaging materials such as glass, labels, capsules, corks, and corrugate, among other packaging categories

• Assist in all procurement activities for wine packaging materials, including but not limited to tracking bottling schedules, submitting orders, negotiating pricing, following vendor production schedules, scheduling deliveries, processing invoices

• Handle all quality issues related to wine packaging materials, including but not limited to monitoring quality complaints, collecting data, working with suppliers on root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Develop and issue RFPs for all sourcing-related projects including but not limited to procurement, supply chain/logistics, professional services, capital projects

• Act as the project manager or team member and lead or assist functional marketing, operations and sourcing teams to drive new product/vendor development from concept to implementation

• Responsible for meeting annual COGS targets by managing supplier contracts, spend and performance

• Develop, grow and maintain network of qualified suppliers of all primary and secondary packaging materials

• Conduct financial analyses to achieve the optimum cost/value relationship

• Understand and monitor key spending trends, cost drivers, market factors, geographic considerations, and strategic importance of critical commodities in order to implement appropriate sourcing strategies

• Track metrics, including external benchmarks, to monitor performance and allow for data-driven decision-making

• Work with operations and marketing team to develop and maintain detailed specification documents for all packaging materials which include technical drawings, testing procedures, AQLs, shipping formats, current artwork

• Stay up to date with new packaging innovations/technology and recommend cost saving opportunities

Qualifications

• +3 years of sourcing experience required, preferably in packaging

• BS/BA in business, packaging engineering or related field

• Knowledge in packaging a plus

• Knowledge of printing technology a plus

• Strong leadership, relationship building and communication skills

• Strong analytical thinking is required

• Ability to present information in a clear and concise format to all levels of the organization

• Excellent project management skills, especially in cross function team settings

• High attention to detail is a must

• High level of proficiency in Excel and Power Point

Pay Rate: $100,000.00 base salary and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation is dependent upon skills and experience.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility

• Opportunities for development and internal mobility

• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings

• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training

• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a Restaurant-making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.We are pleased to share with you The Wonderful Company's new Corporate Social Responsibility website: www.csr.wonderful.com.

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