Production Planner & Scheduler

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

 

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join a team that keeps our products moving from production to customers by ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time. The Production Planner/Scheduler plays a key role in balancing customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels while driving operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally across supply chain, production, and customer teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with production, supply chain, and customer teams to balance service levels, inventory, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and planning metrics to support business goals while minimizing carrying costs.
• Manage and communicate production priorities, supporting successful execution of new products and key initiatives.
• Ensure planning activities comply with company, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, scheduling, or a related manufacturing function.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS, or similar manufacturing planning systems.

Preferred

• Experience in the beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or alcohol industry.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and integrated planning or forecasting systems.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. 

The annual salary range for this role is $81,956 - $122,934. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. 

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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. 

What’s Next: 

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email. 

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].

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