Senior Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

Warehousing

• Oversee receipt and storage of raw materials and finished goods
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy
• Ensure availability of storage capacity to meet short and long‑term needs
• Optimize warehouse layout and processes for maximum efficiency

Transportation & Logistics

• Manage movement of goods from manufacturing sites to warehouses and customers
• Track inbound and outbound shipments and proactively resolve issues
• Monitor transportation costs and implement cost‑saving measures
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards
• Negotiate and manage contracts with carriers and logistics providers

Distribution Management

• Oversee distribution network to ensure products reach customers and consumers efficiently
• Coordinate with retailers and distributors to meet demand and optimize inventory levels
• Monitor distribution performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements
• Manage distribution costs and optimize routes for cost‑effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with all relevant distribution regulations and standards

Customs & Excise Management

• Ensure all imports/exports follow EU customs laws, prepare documentation (commercial invoices, import/export declarations, certificates of origin)
• Procure, apply, and record tax stamps in compliance with EU and national laws
• Conduct internal audits and maintain readiness for customs audits
• Maintain compliance documentation for excise and tax stamps
• Coordinate with bonded warehouses, track excisable goods, and manage inventory under duty suspension until final market release

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with the Global Logistics team to align on strategy and best practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local logistics providers
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in logistics
• Experience in successful related work within a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently based on logical assumptions and factual information

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in the wine and spirits or FMCG industries
• Experience working with a supply chain system, ideally SAP

Language Proficiency

Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Key Skills

• Superior communication skills (influencing, listening, presentations, written)
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels with strong stakeholder awareness
• Collaborative team player with solid conflict management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Tenacious and ability to tolerate stressful situations
• Adaptable, flexible and resilient

Benefits

We offer a total rewards package designed to engage our people and ensure sustainable growth. As a premium spirits company, we provide equitable pay structures, a premium employee experience, and a range of benefits that reflect our values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown‑Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown‑Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees 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. Accommodations available upon request including an interpreter.

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