Director Supply Chain

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!!

Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace!

The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering:

• Weekly Pay, Every Friday!
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)
• Nike™ Branded Uniforms
  
  

And yes, you will receive free Beer throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER & Spirits distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller Lite, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Twisted Tea, Pacifico, and many more!!

And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands!

Here's More Of What You Will Do...

The Director Supply Chain is a leader responsible for designing, optimizing, and executing end-to-end supply chain and distribution strategies that ensure product availability, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. This role drives continuous improvement across systems, processes, and warehouse operations while translating supply chain strategy into practical, data-driven execution. The Director Supply Chain partners closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, IT, and Procurement to ensure SKU-level accuracy, efficient inventory deployment, and innovative solutions to complex distribution challenges.

This role is a representative of Andrews culture and has the responsibility to embody Andrews Values and drive service excellence by demonstrating our Standards for Service Professionals.

Team

Operations

Work Tasks

Role

A Director Supply Chain can be expected to perform the following tasks in this role as a routine part of their job:

• Supply Chain Strategy (25%)
• Develops and executes distribution-focused supply chain strategies aligned to business growth, service-level expectations, and cost targets.
• Translates enterprise supply chain strategy into scalable warehouse, transportation, and inventory operating models.
• Leads end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, enterprise initiatives across Supply Chain.
• Leads network optimization initiatives including facility utilization, throughput capacity, and distribution footprint.
• Systems, Processes, Operational Efficiency and Problem Resolution (25%)
• Owns supply chain systems effectiveness, including WMS, ERP, forecasting, and inventory management tools.
• Standardizes and optimizes distribution processes to improve accuracy, productivity, and cost per case.
• Tracks progress and performance using clear metrics; provide executive-level updates, remove blockers, and drive timely decisions.
• Drives continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to eliminate waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Analyzes complex supply chain constraints, assess risk, and make informed decisions that balance service, cost, and capacity.
• Proactively identifies operational bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions.
• Leads scenario modeling and contingency planning for supply disruptions, demand volatility, and capacity constraints.
• SKU Application and Inventory Management (15%)
• Sets program and portfolio governance (operating rhythms, decision forums, escalation paths, and accountability) to ensure disciplined execution.
• Provides strategic oversight of SKU proliferation, slotting strategies, and item-level inventory deployment across distribution centers.
• Partners with Customer Growth Strategy teams to align SKU application with demand patterns, service requirements, and profitability.
• Ensures high levels of inventory accuracy, cycle counting discipline, and root-cause resolution for variances
• Proactively manages risks and issues; implements mitigation plans and ensures delivery against commitments.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement (10%)
• Champions innovative thinking across distribution operations, systems design, and workforce models.
• Drives process improvements and operational efficiencies by standardizing best practices, improving mechanisms, and scaling repeatable playbooks.
• Evaluates and pilots new technologies, automation, and process improvements to enhance speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Fosters a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration (10%)
• Builds, leads, and develops high-performing supply chain teams.
• Serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, translating operational insights into strategic recommendations.
• Engages and aligns senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Information Technology, Sales Operations, and other partner teams to deliver outcomes.
• Influences across functions without direct authority to drive alignment and execution.
• Team Coaching and Development (10%)
• Manages one or more Supply Chain teams ensuring proper training, development, performance coaching and evaluation.
• Ensures all team members have the knowledge and tools needed to perform their job responsibilities.
• Ensures all team members are properly trained and coached for their individual roles.
• Sets clear performance standards and coaches team member development.
• Provides timely coaching and feedback to team members/peers.
  
  

This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks. Here at Andrews, we always step outside of our normal responsibilities to assist each other and effectively care for Customers.

Capabilities

A Director Supply Chain has a greater opportunity to succeed if they can develop and master the following job-related capabilities and KSAs:

Knowledge

Skills & Abilities

• Andrews Portfolio
• Beer, Spirits and Distribution Industry
• Brewing Process
• Category Management
• Competitive Portfolios
• Elevate Your Game Competencies
• Financial Acumen
• Inventory Management Principles
• Merchandising Literacy
• Model Market Concepts
• P2PDI Process
• Quality Standards and Code Dates
• Selling Principles
• Shopper First Planning Process
• Specialized Sales Force Segmentation
• Standards for Service Professionals
• Supplier Expertise
• Ability to Adapt Leadership Style to Reflect the Situation
• Ability to Build Trust
• Ability to Collaborate and Influence at All Organizational Levels
• Ability to Draw Insights from Data
• Ability to Interpret and Applying Business/Financial Data
• Ability to Solve Problems and Develop Potential Solutions
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
• Change Management Skills
• Coaching, Training and Mentoring Skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Innovative and Creative Thinking Skills
• Planning and Routing Resources Skills
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• Strategic Thinking Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Technical Aptitude/Computer/iPad Skills
• Time Management and Prioritization Skills
  
  

Key Relationships

A Director Supply Chains’ success is dependent on the development and nurturing of these business relationships:

Internal

• E-Team
• Marketing Leaders and Team Members
• Sales Leaders and Team Members
• Operations Leaders and Team Members
  
  

External

• Customers
• Consultants
• Suppliers
• Vendors
  
  

Performance

A Director Supply Chain Is To Produce a Deliverable Or Outcomes Measured By a Specific Metric In Order To Achieve Success

Deliverables/Outcomes and Performance Metric (KPI)

• Supply Chain Metrics and Optimization; Dashboards and Reports
• Financial Responsibilities & Budget Maintenance; Budget Administration and Review
• Demonstrate and model company values, Elevate Your Game competencies and Standards for Service Professionals
• Fully Trained team members in all required certification tracks through Andrews University, Annual Performance Reviews, Feedback and Development
  
  

Qualifications

A qualified candidate for the Director Supply Chain role should satisfy the expectations (Experience and Education) below:

Here's what you must have to be considered for this role...

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Business or Other Related Field
• Ten Plus Years of Progressively Responsible Supply Chain or Distribution Leadership, including Mulit-site Operations
• Strong Financial and Business Acumen; Ability to Link Operational Decisions to Cost, Margin, and Service Outcomes
• Demonstrated Success Leading Large-scale Distribution, Inventory, and Process Optimization Initiatives
• Three Plus Years of Supervisory Experience
• Experience Leveraging ERP, WMS, and Advanced Planning Systems
• Advanced Technology and Data Analysis Skills
  
  

Here's What We Hope You Will Have...

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or Other Related Field
• Six Sigma/Lean Certification
• Project Management Experience
• Diverse, Cross Functional Operations and Leadership Experience and Understanding of the Beer/Beverage Business
• Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills
  
  

Physical Requirements & Essential Functions

• Ability to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and twist is required for filing and general office duties.
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as standing, walking, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which maybe heavy or awkward.
• Exerts up to 55 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently to move office-related items or materials.
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.
• Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate computers and office machinery.
• Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various office equipment.
• Continual hand/wrist motion is required to operate computers and office machinery.
• Driving may be required during the workday.
• Must tolerate working in an environment with inside/outside ambient/extreme temperatures.
• Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.
• Must be able to maintain a current/valid driver's license.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  

DISCLAIMER

Andrews Distributing Company, LLC (the company) reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; the company and employee may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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