CHEERS! Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. from 2022-2026.
Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. This role will oversee all aspects of end-to-end order management, analytics, and execution optimization, working to improve efficiency and align with departmental goals. This role operates as a key contributor within a specialized Supply Chain function, driving process standardization, data-driven decision making, and enhanced cross-functional collaboration.
This role offers a high degree of flexibility between working remotely and working in our Stamford, CT headquarters on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the end-to-end order lifecycle with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and proactive management of this area with clear accountability for issue resolution.
- Coordinate and complete all required documentation across DFWS import and export logistics needs, partnering with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and compliant processing.
- Support freight claims and related follow-up by coordinating with carriers, distributors, internal stakeholders, and external partners to resolve issues and minimize disruption.
- Own, maintain, and continuously improve standardized processes, SOPs, and RACI documentation to support consistency, clarity, and cross-functional alignment.
- Identify, document, and execute opportunities for automation, including EDI and AI-enabled improvements, with the goal of reducing manual touchpoints and increasing process efficiency.
- Own communication across internal and external partners, ensuring timely updates, clear follow-through, and effective escalation when order, inventory, pricing, credit, or logistics issues arise.
- Prioritize work based on exception-driven reporting and proactively identify risks to shipping timelines and take action to prevent service disruptions.
- Review and analyze distributor inventory reporting to identify trends, root causes, and potential risks, and partner with distributors and Sales to influence ordering behavior and provide logistical support as needed.
- Lead monthly updates to Sales on BU calls, including inventory health, orders, allocations, and other key supply chain insights that support business planning and decision making.
- Analyze metrics, allocations, and backorder hold reporting and ensure timely release of orders to meet goals and improve execution.
- Partner with IT and cross-functional teams on system enhancements, AI initiatives, ERP improvements, and reporting tools, including supporting UAT and continuous improvement efforts tied to JDE/Fusion.
- Ensure completion of mid-month and month-end checks and own follow-up and resolution of credit holds, pricing holds, and related financial process dependencies, partnering with Accounting, FP&A, and Pricing to support timely order release and accurate processing.
- Assist with sample order processes, annual financial audit needs, cross-functional training, and coverage to ensure continuity and flexibility across the Supply Chain team.
- Ensure adherence to allocation protocols, compliance requirements, and internal controls while helping the team deliver reliable, timely, and accurate supply chain execution.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of Supply Chain or CPG experience, with wine & spirits experience preferred and an interest in contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative supply chain environment.
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, EDI, AI, KPIs, analytics, and the ways these tools and processes can improve execution and business performance.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to assimilate and process data from a wide range of sources, translate findings into insights and recommendations, and help drive practical action.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to plan, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload within tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
- Agile learner and independent thinker who can self-manage time, work through ambiguity and uncertainty, pivot as priorities shift, and remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Excel, with curiosity and confidence using reporting, metrics, and tools to solve problems and improve processes.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners, build trust, and contribute positively in a team-oriented environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO
- 401 (k) match
- Product allowance to enjoy DFWS products
- Tuition Reimbursement and a Post Secondary education scholarship program for employees’ children
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
We Value Diversity
At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.
About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.
The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ], [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ]; [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; California: Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, The Calling; France: Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Luksusowa Vodka, Gray Whale Gin and Vodka, and Cantera Negra Tequila.
Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com.
