Business Operations Analyst

Requisition ID: 34910 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 
Coors Distributing Company (CDC) is one of the nation’s leading beer distributors based out of Denver, CO. We are the critical link between our brewery suppliers that produce the beer and the retail outlets where they are sold, as well as the restaurants and bars where they are consumed. We were founded in 1971 and became MillerCoors LLC in 2008 as part of the joint venture between Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company, and we remain the only company owned distributor for Molson Coors Beverage Company. Major brand acquisitions occurred in January of 2010 making Coors Distributing Company one of the top 25 largest beer distributors in the country with over 30 suppliers, roughly 14 million cases per year, and nearly 400 employees. 

The Headlines:   
The Business Operations Analyst in Denver, CO, is responsible for driving sku rationalization within CDC, as well as being responsible for the inventory processes and controls.  The position will be required to understand the business in order to extract and interpret data, including but not limited to S&OP, inventory, new product introduction/sku planning, breakage and out of stocks.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager.

The Responsibilities: 

• Purchasing (50%)
  1. Assists Beer Purchasing Analyst in ordering CDC beverage product supply, which includes utilizing available supplier ordering tools (spreadsheets, web-based applications)

• Product Management (50%):
  1. Participate in and ensure all necessary pre-work is complete for the S&OP meeting, including recommendations for SKU rationalization
  2. Monitors and reports on inventory levels, DOI and close to code product
  3. Leads SKU rationalization efforts in identifying trends and recommend solutions to reduce/eliminate underperforming skus, in conjunction with Brand Management
  4. Work closely with the inventory/warehouse team to ensure proactive management of on-hand inventories, with emphasis on understanding potential overages, out of stocks, date issues or shortages that need attention
  5. Provide inventory analysis and insights as needed
  6. Partners with inventory/warehouse team and leads bi-annual physical inventories including reconciliations and root cause analysis on large variances

• Other Duties as assigned
  1. Provide backup to Beer Purchasing Analyst and Procurement Manager when needed 

The Other Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or another related field preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant Supply Chain experience
• Highly skilled with technology with the ability to translate into business analysis and results
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks at the same time
• Ability to interpret business results and represent the data graphically or in presentation format for review by company leaders
• Must be detail oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to responsibly manage and maintain confidential and/or sensitive information
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside customers and vendors
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office and Outlook software; expert in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Desire to continuously learn, develop and create efficiencies and process improvements

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• The ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources.
• Access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Job Posting Salary Range: (US/Colorado) $70,100 - $92,000 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.