Maplewood Brewing Company – Operations Coordinator – Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job Listing

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Sales Manager to support Maplewood’s sales and operations duties

• Manage new item configuration forms, software and portals (via distributors/wholesalers, VIP SRS/iDIG/KARMA, Orchestra and other platforms as needed)

• Monitor finished goods inventory in all distribution warehouses to ensure proper stock levels

• Facilitate and schedule all distributor inbound product orders and shipments, as well as provide support for issuing invoices and credits as needed

• Forecast production and packaging needs based on information from screenings, pre-orders and available data

• Draft and submit purchase orders to contract partners for upcoming production orders

• Provide information to contract and internal production teams to facilitate proper allocation of packaging

• Coordinate and revise production schedules based on inventory needs and align with all channel partners

• Communicate with inside sales team regarding order updates and potential production impacts

• Execute the product allocation process across all distribution markets and internal teams

• Assist in the processing and communication of orders from the self-distribution account

• Prepare and update sales reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Extract and analyze data to identify trends and business opportunities

• Develop and implement tools and procedures to streamline projects and tasks across all departments

• Maintain technical skills and knowledge on appropriate software platforms and resolve issues as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a sales or operations analytical role with a beverage alcohol supplier

• Education: Minimum 4 year business degree or equivalent experience required

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Calendar, etc. used daily) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

• Experience with VIP (SRS, iDIG, KARMA) and Orchestrated Beer or similar software

• Comfortable with various team communication and project management platforms (Slack, Asana, Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)

• Strong writing and communication skills, with high standards of customer service

• Extremely organized and attentive to detail

• Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently and manage time effectively

• In-depth knowledge of the craft beverage industry and common beer/spirits production/packaging terms

• Valid driver’s license, with the ability to travel within the market on occasion

• Illinois Basset certification must be completed prior to start date

• Optional: Server Certified Cicerone or Certified Cicerone

Compensation: