Portfolio Manager, Supplier Excellence

Republic National Distributing Company - Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time - Senior

Grand Prairie, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Portfolio Manager of Supplier Excellence at Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is responsible for enhancing collaboration and communication between RNDC, its customers, and supplier partners. This role focuses on executing supplier commercial strategies, managing P&L, and driving revenue growth while ensuring compliance with supplier agreements. The position requires a strategic approach to optimize supplier performance and align with RNDC's operational goals.

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 enable supplier strategies across all RNDC functions.
• Consult with supply chain, purchasing, and demand planning teams to optimize inventory levels and forecasting models.
• Own supplier-based commercial plans and new item setups, setting targets and goals for suppliers.
• Align with supplier and state sales leadership in program development and execution.
• Develop and lead supplier programs, goals, KPIs, and initiatives.
• Drive commercial programming for the supplier portfolio.
• Facilitate communication across RNDC teams, including sales leadership and finance.
• Analyze brands for sales and profit opportunities, identifying high growth potential suppliers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing supplier relationships in the beverage industry.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and supplier performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off Program
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregivers leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Company-paid holidays