Associate Manager

Job Description

Company Summary

We’re the producers, creators and marketers of beer, wine and spirits brands that people love. At Constellation Brands, we’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver products and experiences that resonate now, tomorrow and well into the future.  With operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy, our premium portfolio of iconic brands like Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Kim Crawford, Robert Mondavi, The Prisoner, High West Whiskey, and more drive industry-leading growth for us today. But we’re just getting started. Our ability to stay on the forefront of consumer trends has fueled our success since our founding in 1945 and will guide us in creating the next generation of products and experiences Worth Reaching For.

Position Summary

The role will involve building effective relationships with our operations and marketing teams as well as our suppliers through safety, quality, innovation, efficiency and process optimization. Responsibilities to also include strategy development/execution, negotiation, and management of contracts and supplier relationships for assigned indirect material and capital categories which may include plant operating materials, wine making supplies, and viticulture as well as direct material categories within the Wine and Spirits Division.

The Procurement Associate Manager will also be responsible for managing the vendor selection process, socializing strategies with key stakeholders, negotiating cost, and monitor compliance.  Other key responsibilities to include holding suppliers accountable for performance and continuous improvement including lead-time reduction, inventory management, driving working capital benefits, and where appropriate, utilizing supplier scorecards to monitor and improve overall performance.  The APM demonstrates strong technical skills, the ability to interpret data, draw conclusions, develop insights and generate reports to support Category Management.

You will need to be commercially strong with excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.  The ideal candidate will need to possess a can-do attitude, be self-motivated, and be able to influence at all levels.  Multi-tasking experience, organization and the flexibility to address immediate priorities while managing deadlines will be critical for success.  You will need to be able to see the “bigger picture” so that longer-term and strategic initiatives can be executed while also being able to pay attention to the details and maintain a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

Category Strategies Assist in developing and leading the discussion in gaining cross function alignment and then executing category strategies for the named commodities which underpin the wider business strategy. Plan and execute negotiations and contracts for both formal tenders and ad-hoc activities. Engage suppliers to identify new and innovative solutions.  
Supplier Performance Management

Monitor and drive supplier performance in assigned categories.

Work with other Functions (Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Viticulture, etc.) to ensure that business goals and targets are met.

Capacity and Contingency Planning

Ensure that Suppliers have necessary capacity and stock arrangements to support the Business requirements.

Execute contingency plans for critical items (alternate suppliers/factories/items, business continuity plans, etc.).

Support the Supply Chain and Production functions when Inbound supply issues occur by escalating issues internally and working with supplier to identify and implement sustainable solutions.

Reporting/Forecasting/Budgeting

Support the development, maintenance and reporting of savings and productivity metrics.

Support category metrics and analytics program.

Support and prepare data needed for quarterly business reviews with key suppliers.

Support critical thinking / analysis Ad Hod report request, determine appropriate data sets and assumptions, involve relevant stakeholder input, conduct analysis and provide actionable insights

Gather and combine complementary data from multiple sources.  Manipulate, cleanse, analyze, and validate data.

Prepares CM analysis and creates presentation slides for various meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University majoring in supply chain, finance, engineering or a business-related field or equivalent working experience.
• 2+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, or Planning experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, related internal functions, external partners, and on project teams.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, & problem-solving skills required.
• Solid, straightforward, and professional oral and written communication skills, including presenting data and analysis clearly to management.
• Ability to work with all levels and functions within the Company, and with external business partners.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the company’s values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management and process improvement experience a plus. 
• Stakeholder management skills and experience a plus.
• Proficient in the use of all category management software, concepts, analytical techniques; have an understanding of syndicated data.
• Strong PC proficiency, including extremely strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Must be able sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and work on a computer for extended periods. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Travel 10% of the time

The purpose of this description is to describe the essential job functions and the level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and assign other duties as necessary.

Location

Field Office - CA - Napa/Sonoma/Solano

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Supply Chain

The salary range for this role is:

$83,300.00 - $125,000.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.  At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).