Global Cost Optimization Manager
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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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
Position Overview:
The Global Cost Optimization Manager plays a crucial role in implementing the cost optimization strategy within the organization. This position is instrumental in identifying global opportunities to reduce the cost structure of products. The Global Cost Optimization Manger works closely with cross-functional teams and outside providers to design and implement cost saving opportunities across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the management and execution of cost optimization projects, including the integration of global products into the cost optimization program process.
- Identify and mitigate risks to the execution of cost optimization projects.
- Monitoring, reporting and analyzing strategic project performance.
- Develops comprehensive project plans, synthesizing project requirements and developing road map to achieve success.
- Responsible for identifying and determining opportunities regarding cost savings initiatives. Responsible for understanding rules and regulations in Sazerac’s most significant countries regarding indirect taxes, customs and trade and alcohol industry.
- Responsible for coordinating with the compliance team on global label requirements and documentation requirements.
- Responsible for partnering with the Lucerne Innovation Center on formula designs to meet specified criteria.
- Identify the need for and oversee outside legal support as required.
- Drive participation and adherence to standardized ways of working and methodologies for global cost optimization projects.
- Employ technology to streamline processes, communication, and workflows.
- Utilize the Performance Development System and available resources to identify areas for continuous self-improvement. Regularly dedicate time to growing the skills outlined in the Development Plan.
Qualifications/Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, accounting, tax, or related field.
- Experienced user of Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Power Query and Power BI.
- Five years of professional experience in operations, engineering, legal or related fields.
- Strong time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
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