Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation’s largest wine and spirits wholesalers. Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged. RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value. RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

SUMMARY

The Portfolio Manager of Supplier Excellence is responsible for delivering mutually beneficial needs and driving results for RNDC, our customers and our supplier partners through regular collaboration and ongoing communication that optimizes states sales execution. Accountable for driving execution of the supplier’s commercial strategy, programming and P&L with the responsibility to grow supplier and RNDC revenue and profitability. Responsible for driving and tracking key supplier programs, initiatives, and strategies to ensure strong performance and execution of goals.

• Ensures compliance of supplier agreements through regular audit and analysis of activity in the market.
• Owns full Supplier P&L, responsible for maximizing top line revenue by developing strategies to grow business with portfolio of suppliers as well as maintaining bottom line profitability and optimal mix, SKU, and brand line ups for the geography.
• Responsible for translating, optimizing, and enabling supplier strategy and initiatives across all RNDC functions and footprints.
• Consults with supply chain team, purchasing, demand planners and centralized buying teams to optimize inventory levels within the state, adhere to mutually agreed upon days on hand and deliver accurate forecasting models that serve to deliver supplier annual operating plans.
• Responsible for owning supplier based commercial plans / AOPs, new item set ups and launches including setting targets and goals for suppliers; provide guidance and direction for the commercial planning process to ensure execution in the geography.
• Aligns with supplier and state sales leadership in program development, delivery and execution. Develops, leads and cascades supplier programs, goals, KPIs and other key initiatives. Drives commercial programming for supplier portfolio.
• Facilitates seamless communication across RNDC Network of teams, inclusive of state sale leadership, national accounts, supply chain and sales finance.
• Reviews and analyzes brands for opportunities for sales and profits, responsible for identifying and developing high growth potential suppliers / brands and drive out under-performing brands and SKU’s.
• Maintain fluency on industry trends, regulations, and best practices; attends key industry conferences / meetings to represent RNDC and continue to build strategic relationships and make an impact with current and new suppliers.
• Leads special projects and supplier initiatives that drive mutually beneficial needs for RNDC, the supplier portfolio and all internal channels.