Supply Chain Leadership Development Intern - Louisville, KY

Build your career at Sazerac! 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 an upcoming graduate or an internship seeking student, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Come be a part of our team, where your efforts will further enhance our story! Our Supply Chain Internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of our industry and get exposure to the many functions within supply chain.  Through business-critical projects, you will gain a working understanding of our industry and develop your professional skills, all while directly contributing to company growth.  

The Internship Experience:

• 12-week summer internship from May 19th 2025 to August 9th 2025
• Professional development workshops and networking opportunities
• Social and philanthropic activities
• Work with a mentor to develop project plans, set goals, and receive continuous feedback
• Exceed customer expectations while working with the department heads to achieve 80% operational uptime in support of delivering product to the customer that meets quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Apply continuous improvement principles throughout production, and within functional teams.  Utilize key performance indicators to measure improvements and to monitor their success.  Through front-line engagement and technical support, provide informed supervision of operations, production, and maintenance departments.
• Lead cost savings projects by consulting with different departments on areas of opportunity.  Provide suggestions on new methodologies and equipment to increase production efficiency and lower the cost per case by eliminating causes of downtime.  Work with vendors to ensure efficient and effective spending on parts, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development and ongoing updates of work instructions and processes. Assist facility with safety, quality and performance initiatives to achieve tangible goals such as cost per case.
• End of summer project presentation
• Opportunity to earn a full-time position post-graduation

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, innovative, solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for learning
• Team player with effective communication skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
• Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude
• Must be at least 20 years of age by the start of the internship
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Sazerac will not hire students who will now, or at any point in the future, require visa sponsorship to work in the United States.