VMI Analyst

Overview

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye.

Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, Buzz Ballz, 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.

The Vendor Monitored Inventory (VMI) Analyst plays a pivotal role in integrating and preserving accurate data from various systems to support consistent product availability across distributor warehouses and the broader supply network. This position is responsible for overseeing daily file management, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of planning models, managing and supporting EDI transactions, building process monitoring systems, and upholding data integrity throughout all related processes.

The VMI Analyst collaborates closely with the VMI Planning Team and cross-functional departments to develop and enhance streamlined, scalable processes that support a best-in-class VMI program. As our business continues to evolve, adaptability is key—this role requires a willingness to learn on the fly, embrace change, and bring a strong desire for continuous learning and improvement.

• Design, write, and optimize SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and reporting
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to business users
• Build robust Excel models and tools with advanced formulas, pivot tables, and Power Query
• Develop and maintain automated solutions using Python, Power Automate, or other scripting languages
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and system integration across platforms
• Identify and automate manual processes across departments
• Collaborate with business users to understand data needs and develop effective solutions
• Maintain EDI integrity through monitoring and building more robust processes
• Develop analytical tools and benchmarks to evaluate the performance of the VMI program and identify areas for continuous improvement
• Create and refine processes and reporting methods to support best-in-class performance
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency with inventory monitoring and customer service delivery
• Establish clear priorities, communicate roles and responsibilities effectively, and maintain effective collaboration with other teams
• Partner with management to identify skill development opportunities, participate in training initiatives, and support long-term career planning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in IT, data analysis, customer service, or automation roles.
• SQL competency (building views/ tables, rewrite/ compile data, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with business acumen, including:
• Advanced formulas (e.g., nested formulas, array functions, etc.)
• Pivot tables and Power Query
• Data validation and dynamic dashboards
• Hands-on experience with Power BI including DAX, data modeling, and data visualization.
• Programming or scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Power Automate, etc.).
• Solid understanding of data integration and…