The primary function of the Export Specialist Co-op is to help assist our Canada regional team to assure the timely delivery of the freshest finished goods possible in a cost-effective manner throughout assigned markets in Canada; all functions that "plan, source, make and deliver", our products from our breweries and 3rd party copackers, to our Canadian distributors, government Liquor Boards, and retailers.

In addition, the co-op may be called upon to assist with new product launches and working with our partners to facilitate US/Canada Customs requirements for finished goods, POS materials, and empty keg returns for all markets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the product delivery process, with the end goal of delivering the freshest finished goods possible, in the desired timeframe, as cost effectively as possible across Canada.
• Proactively address importer and government retail inventory levels, promotions, rollouts of new sku's, and any other issues.
• Build and recommend orders based off inventory position and forecasted depletions (sales) by SKU.
• Assist with analyzing the inventory levels and forecast sales by SKU.
• Serve as a "help desk" to importers, government agencies and sales reps by providing answers to questions, solutions to problems, and guidance through the beer ordering process.
• Responsible for batching orders into truckloads and maintaining daily shipment schedules from brewery, 3rd party copackers, and warehouses to our Canadian distributor(s) or government agencies.
• Responsible for maximizing truckload efficiency within assigned region while meeting service requirements.
• Special projects as designated by the Director of International Sales and/or Senior Specialists
• Maintain quarterly score card reports (shipments, depletions, inventory positions,) for select provinces.

Qualifications:

• Able to demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Can demonstrate a certain degree of creativity, latitude, and flexibility beyond "the process" is required to work within a complex and dynamic distribution system in Canada.

Some Perks:

When candidates join Boston Beer's Early Talent Program, Brew Your Future, our early talent coworkers are empowered with impactful projects and learning sessions that contribute to real business outcomes, in addition to an inclusive, welcoming experience. There are many employee resource groups they can join and development training programs they can participate in. Our Early Talent program is made up of hands-on training in the office and at its breweries. Interns and Co-ops have the chance to meet with leaders at weekly lunch and learns to give them more insight into different parts of the business as well as skill building sessions. Each co-op and intern are encouraged to have weekly 1-on-1 check-ins with their manager to ensure their goals are aligned, and they are on the path to be successful at their time with Boston Beer. They are also required to do a final presentation that they present to the business leaders at the end of each cohort to demonstrate what they have learned.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.