Distillery Production Planner/Scheduler

Job Locations US-KY-Lancaster
Posted Date 2 hours ago(10/2/2026 4:25 PM)
# of Openings
1
Category
Manufacturing/Production/Warehouse
Type
Regular Full-Time

Sazerac Company Overview

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join a growing distillery where you'll play a critical role in keeping production, aging, and inventory plans aligned with business goals. As the Distillery Production Planner / Scheduler, you'll help ensure the right materials, barrels, and resources are available at the right time to support production needs and future growth. This position offers the opportunity to influence planning decisions, optimize inventory, and partner closely with operations teams across the distillery.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain production and aging schedules to support distillery operations and long-term inventory goals.
  • Plan raw material, ingredient, and barrel requirements to ensure production demands are met efficiently.
  • Manage barrel selection and warehouse planning activities to support quality standards and production targets.
  • Analyze inventory, production, and operational data to identify risks, improve planning accuracy, and support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives, track progress, and ensure timely execution of production plans.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, operations, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working with ERP, MRP, MPS, WMS, or similar manufacturing planning systems.

Preferred

  • Experience in the beverage alcohol, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related manufacturing industry.
  • Experience with System21 or similar ERP platforms.
  • Experience with database queries, reporting tools, AS400 environments, or prior supervisory experience.

 

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here. 

Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations. 

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. 

What’s Next: 

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email. 

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com. 

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