Portfolio Manager, Supplier Excellence

Republic National Distributing Company - Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Prairie, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Portfolio Manager of Supplier Excellence at RNDC is responsible for enhancing collaboration and communication between RNDC, its customers, and supplier partners to optimize sales execution. This role focuses on driving the execution of supplier commercial strategies, managing P&L, and ensuring the growth of both supplier and RNDC revenue and profitability. The position involves overseeing supplier programs, initiatives, and strategies to achieve performance goals while maintaining compliance with supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of supplier agreements through regular audits and market activity analysis.
• Own full Supplier P&L, maximizing top line revenue and maintaining bottom line profitability.
• Translate and optimize supplier strategies across all RNDC functions and footprints.
• Consult with supply chain, purchasing, and demand planning teams to optimize inventory levels and deliver accurate forecasting models.
• Own supplier-based commercial plans, new item setups, and launches, setting targets and goals for suppliers.
• Align with supplier and state sales leadership in program development and execution.
• Facilitate communication across RNDC teams, including state sales leadership and sales finance.
• Review and analyze brands for sales and profit opportunities, developing high growth potential suppliers and brands.
• Maintain fluency on industry trends and represent RNDC at key industry conferences.
• Lead special projects and supplier initiatives that drive mutual benefits.

Requirements

• Five or more years of related experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier, or equivalent education and experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off Program - up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with carryover
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregivers leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Company-paid holidays
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates