Logistics Planner

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Sazerac of Oregon is seeking a Logistics Planner to support outbound finished goods, order fulfillment, and customer and distributor service from our Hood River operation. This role connects supply chain, production, procurement, sales, accounting, carriers, vendors, and contract customers to help products move accurately and on time. You will manage logistics details, reporting, inventory coordination, and issue resolution in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and keeping multiple priorities moving.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and coordinate outbound finished-goods logistics to support accurate, efficient, and timely delivery to contract customers and distributors.
• Partner with procurement, production, sales, and accounting teams to support demand planning, order fulfillment, inventory availability, and production reporting.
• Serve as a logistics point of contact for contract customers and distributors, resolving inquiries and communicating order or delivery updates.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers, carriers, and vendors; monitor service performance and help resolve transportation or fulfillment issues.
• Monitor inventory, maintain required reports, follow safety and food-safety procedures, and identify opportunities to reduce cost, waste, and process delays.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, order fulfillment, inventory, transportation, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of logistics planning and supply chain principles, including inventory coordination and outbound order fulfillment.
• Proficiency with an ERP system and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to prepare reports and manage detailed information.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, solve problems, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, carriers, and internal teams.

Preferred

• Experience in beverage, food, manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods operations.
• Experience working with contract customers, distributors, third-party logistics providers, or carriers.
• Experience with NetSuite and knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform desk and computer work in an open office environment for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to spend time in warehouse and brewery production areas and wear required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hairnets or hats, and appropriate footwear and clothing.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees at https://www.sazerac.com/our-company/careers.html

The hourly rate for this role is $19.00 to $23.00. Final compensation depends on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, 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 depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified by email.

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