Job Description

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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, 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.

Responsibilities

Our Logistics Team is growing! Two NEW positions open!

Join a growing global logistics team that plays a critical role in moving some of the world's most recognized spirits brands across international markets. The Logistics Coordinator I – Ocean supports global transportation operations, including ocean freight, import/export activities, and bulk liquid shipments, ensuring products move safely, efficiently, and compliantly through our supply chain network. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with international suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate international ocean freight shipments, import/export activities, and transportation execution to ensure on-time delivery and shipment visibility
• Partner with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal teams to support efficient global transportation operations
• Analyze transportation performance, freight costs, and service metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support transportation compliance activities, including import/export documentation and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to projects that improve service levels, transportation efficiency, inventory availability, and supply chain performance

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, distribution, warehousing, or supply chain operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Preferred

• Experience managing international ocean freight shipments, import/export operations, or global supply chain activities
• Experience within the alcohol beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, or regulated product industries
• Experience with transportation management systems, freight visibility platforms, Power BI, or logistics analytics tools

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, freight forwarding, distribution, warehousing, or supply chain operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Preferred

• Experience managing international ocean freight shipments, import/export operations, or global supply chain activities
• Experience within the alcohol beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, or regulated product industries
• Experience with transportation management systems, freight visibility platforms, Power BI, or logistics analytics tools

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Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $32.36 - $48.55. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.