Beverage Supply Chain Manager

Cornbread Hemp is committed to enhancing lives with the highest quality hemp products. As a pioneer of USDA organic hemp sourced from Kentucky, we pride ourselves on making a difference. If you value high-quality products and take pride in your work, join us and be part of our mission. We're excited to hear from you

This is an on-site position located in Louisville, KY. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. All full-time employees are eligible for health, vision and dental benefits with an employer contribution.

Job Title: Beverage Supply-Chain Manager Reports to: Director, Operations Type: Full-time, exempt

Location: Louisville, KY

THE ROLE: The Beverage Supply Chain Manager oversees the end-to-end supply chain for beverage products - from procurement and co-packer coordination to logistics and fulfillment. This role ensures production runs smoothly, inventory is properly maintained, and distributor orders are fulfilled efficiently.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Purchase beverage-specific ingredients, packaging, and materials.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure availability for production needs.

Production & Co-Packer Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison with co-packers regarding production schedules, specifications, and quality control.
• Ensure co-packers meet production timelines and standards.
• Manage all cartoning needs and coordinate with the 3PL cartoning partner to ensure cans are packed in the correct pack formats and inventory remains available to prevent sellouts.

Inventory Management & Forecasting

• Use Katana (our ERP system) to monitor beverage-related inventory and forecast production needs.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess or stockouts.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Manager to reconcile beverage stock levels and ensure accurate reporting.

Logistics & Fulfillment

• Oversee outbound freight from co-packers to 3PLs and distributors.
• Manage transportation, delivery timelines, and shipping communications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to troubleshoot order issues and maintain service levels.
• Provide reporting on beverage supply chain KPIs, costs, and lead times.

Process Optimization & Reporting:

• Continuously improve supply chain workflows and vendor performance.
• Analyze supply chain KPIs, costs, and lead times to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular reporting on stock levels, production plans, and logistics status.

SKILLS EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES THAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field — or equivalent relevant experience.
    
    
  • 1-3 years of experience managing supply chain operations in a CPG, beverage, or manufacturing environment preferred.
    
    
  • Proven success coordinating with co-packers, 3PLs, and distributors to ensure on-time production and fulfillment.
    
    
  • Experience in procurement, logistics, and vendor management with a focus on quality and cost control.
    
    
  • Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems (Katana experience strongly preferred).
    
    
  • Demonstrated experience in forecasting, production planning, and inventory reconciliation.
    
    
• Technical Proficiency
  • High proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive).
    
    
  • Comfort with digital logistics platforms, freight tracking systems, and vendor dashboards.
    
    
  • Working knowledge of COGS tracking, SKU-level forecasting, and supply chain cost analysis.
    
    

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount
• Paid training and competitive wages
• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development

Join Cornbread Hemp and be a key player to our mission of delivering the highest quality hemp products. Grow with us in a culture that thrives on integrity and humility. Your contributions make a difference at Cornbread. Apply now and become a part of our growing team

Pay: $70k-$80k

Cornbread Hemp is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.