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Spirits Allocation Analyst

Andrews Distributing, Dallas, TX, United States


Overview

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!

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Top Workplace . The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team, you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected. We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success by offering: Weekly Pay, Every Friday Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Paid Vacation & Sick Time 401k with Company Match And yes, you will receive free Beer throughout the year (Root beer to those under 21). After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER & Spirits distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller Lite, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Twisted Tea, Pacifico, and many more. Spirits brands include Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands. So Let's Talk About The Role...

The Spirits Allocations Analyst is responsible for managing the fair, strategic, and compliant allocation of limited supply spirits across customers, channels, or regions. This role balances data analysis, commercial strategy, supplier constraints, and customer equity to maximize revenue, margin, and long-term brand value. The Spirits Allocations Analyst works cross-functionally with Brand Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Suppliers to translate inventory constraints into actionable allocation plans. Here's more of what you will do... (Okay, not all in one day!) Responsibilities

Product and Order Management Collaborates with Product Management team for setup of all new allocation and single barrel allocated items. Communicates with Sales and local supplier teams for distribution of single barrel items when received. Manages entry of allocated orders in ERP system. Allocation Planning and Execution (30%) Manages allocation models for limited and highly allocated spirits SKUs. Distributes product across: Accounts (On Premise, Off Premise, Chains and Independents), regions/territories and channels (retail, wholesale, e-commerce). Ensures allocations align with documented allocation methodologies, contractual obligations, brand strategy and regulatory compliance requirements. Data Analysis and Forecasting

Analyzes historical sales, depletion trends, and customer performance. Monitors inventory positions, inbound supply, and depletion rates. Identifies risks (over allocation, stockouts, misalignment). Stakeholder Collaboration

Partners with Sales leadership to understand account priorities. Coordinates with Brand team and Supply Chain on supply availability and timing. Supports Finance with allocation assumptions tied to revenue and margin forecasts. Communicates allocation logic clearly to internal teams and external partners. Allocation Governance and Controls (10%) Maintains transparent, defensible allocation rules and documentation. Supports audit and compliance requests (especially for highly scrutinized allocations). Identifies and flags exceptions or special requests. Ensures consistency across regions while allowing for strategic flexibility. Reporting and Insights

Creates dashboards/reports and provides insights showing allocation vs. depletion, customer performance against allocation, inventory health and turns, and allocation exception trends and root causes. This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or Related Field Two Plus Years FP&A, Commercial Finance, Sales Finance, Revenue Management, Demand Planning, Supply Planning or Similar Analytics Role Experience with Inventory or Allocation Planning Advanced MS Office (Excel) Experience; VLOOKUP, Advanced Formulas, External Data Connections, PowerPivot, PowerQuery, Macros Detail Oriented with Strong Analytical and Organizational Skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment Good Understanding of the Sales Industry Proven Technical Aptitude; Ability to Learn New Technologies and Acquire Technical Skills Preferred

Experience in Spirits, Wine, Beer, or CPG Experience Working with Highly Allocated or Luxury Products Previous Distribution Experience Prior Selling Skills Advanced Communication Skills Think you have what it takes to be part of the Andrews team? Are you ready to start a career and not just another job? Click the Apply tab to get started! DISCLAIMER Andrews Distributing Company of North Texas, LLC reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; the company and employee may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Please note - we ask all candidates to create an account in order to apply for a position with us. Please click "Apply" then "Create Account" to create a new account, or sign in if you are a returning applicant.

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