Manager, Inventory & Analytics

Where Conviviality is at work.

Pernod Ricard is a global premium international champagnes and spirits company. We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Malibu, Kahlua Liqueur, The Glenlivet, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, and a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson's, Rabbit Hole, TX, Smooth Ambler and Skrewball whiskey.

Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word, convivialite...it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role is Kentucky $94,200.00 to $117,800.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate's experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary:

The Manager of Inventory & Analytics is responsible for optimizing inventory performance through data-driven insights, ensuring the right balance of service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency. This role leads inventory planning, analysis, reconciliation and reporting while partnering closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and IT to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory turns, and visibility across the network.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

• Own inventory performance across raw materials, WIP, and/or finished goods
• Establish and maintain inventory policies (safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes)
• Monitor and improve key KPIs such as inventory turns, days on hand, excess & obsolete (SSOS), and service levels
• Lead root cause analysis for inventory variances, shortages, and overstocks
• Support S&OP / IBP processes with inventory, demand and supply insights

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards and reporting for inventory health, supply performance, demand variability, and forecast accuracy
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for executives and operational teams
• Build and maintain forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario models
• Leverage advanced analytics to support make/buy decisions, network optimization, and capacity planning

Process Improvement

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Standardize inventory and analytics processes across sites or business units.
• Partner with IT and systems teams on ERP enhancements, data integrity, and automation (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI).

Cross Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, and Finance to align inventory strategies with business goals
• Influence stakeholders through data-backed recommendations
• Lead, mentor, and develop inventory and/or analytics team members

Performance Management

• Define and track KPIs such as service level, schedule adherence, plan attainment, inventory turns, and capacity utilization.
• Summarize root cause analysis for service failures or plan deviations.
• Drive process improvements related to planning systems (ERP/MRP), data accuracy, and planning cadence.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Operations, or equivalent experience in related fields
• 5-10 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, or planning roles
• 2+ years of people leadership or project leadership experience
• Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Ability to work with large data sets and apply statistical or predictive analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in alcoholic beverage bottling, packaging, or high-mix SKU environments.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI) and line expansions.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
• Experience participating in or leading S&OP / IBP processes.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
• Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset

Financial Responsibility:

• Greatly influences goals but does not have final authority. Manages and deploys resources to meet the goals.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

When you join Pernod Ricard, you'll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it's what brings our culture to life.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone's working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team's schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRUSABenefits.com for details.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience, and does not and will not, discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.

Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact us at PR_NA_TalentAcquisition@pernod-ricard.com.