Risk Manager

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! 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 a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Bio: Responsibilities include the process of identifying, measuring and managing insurable or hazard risks, developing reports and plans and analyzing risk/insurance problems and manage the implementation of the risk solutions that help optimize operations.  Responsibilities also include the following regarding property and casualty insurance programs:  manage the purchase of insurance, management of claims and loss control activities, management of relationships with third party service providers including brokers and insurers, preparing loss analyses and budgets, identifying exposures, recommending solutions, implementing and managing successful completion of approved risk management plans, promoting loss prevention throughout the global footprint of the organization, updating and monitoring compliance with insurance procedures. 

• Use PDS to enhance performance within the company through evaluation, planning, and goal execution. Strive to constantly develop oneself as a valuable asset through personal and professional growth and attention to the position’s outcomes.
• Utilize PPT as a task/project management tool where and when appropriate. Use PPT to accelerate progress on projects, identify / keep in contact with team members and make sure all projects are up to date.
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Risk Management, EHS, plant manager and internal constituency to obtain the info needed for property and casualty renewals, assist in the handling of property and casualty claims within the organization and organize and report on progress of CAPEX to be spent to improve overall asset quality and insurability.
• Working in conjunction with our brokers and any other third parties, design and implement insurance policies which reduce our overall insurance expense while maintaining consistent and adequate protection of assets. Use innovative and creative solutions, including the use of captives to reverse rising insurance premiums.
• Develop key broker and insurance company relationships and secure high level of suppport from key relationships
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Risk Management, EHS Managers and plant managers to develop safety programs which would include safety training initiatives, written safety programs and rules tailored to the work of individual departments and continue to enhance the workplace safety.
• Assist in the development of more effective and streamlined insurance placement processes, management of claims as well as risk identification and mitigation programs which will protect our people and our assets.
• Compile and prepare various reports required by external and internal clients with 100% accuracy and within the time frame requested.
• Utilize CDS system to identify training needs and design development curriculum, programs and content for the purpose of preparing for career opportunities within the company. Provide feedback to manager regarding on-the-job learning opportunities.

Requirements

MUST

• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, innovative and solution-oriented mindset
• Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships with various client groups, including internal and external groups.
• 5 years experience in a property and casualty risk management program and insurance broker relationship.

PREFERRED

• Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
• MBA
• 3 years relevant experience including key roles in finance organization of large CPG company

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel (up to 25%)
• In-person job attendance

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