Portfolio Manager, Supplier Excellence

Republic National Distributing Company - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Orleans, LA

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 the supplier's commercial strategy, managing P&L, and driving revenue growth while ensuring compliance with supplier agreements. The position requires strategic oversight of supplier programs and initiatives to optimize sales execution and profitability across RNDC's operations.

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 and footprints.
• 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 key initiatives.
• Drive commercial programming for the supplier portfolio.
• Facilitate communication across RNDC teams, including state sales leadership and sales finance.
• Analyze brands for sales and profit opportunities, identifying high growth potential suppliers and brands.

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
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregivers leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid training
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Company-paid holidays
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs