Senior Specialist - Logistics

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $64,000-$72,000 bonus eligible

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:  
The Senior Specialist, Logistics plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless execution of brewery shipment plans by securing over-the-road (common carrier) transportation capacity. This role focuses on optimizing carrier performance, enhancing brewery operations, and improving wholesaler service. The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to sustain strategic carrier partnerships, monitor transportation metrics, and drive operational improvements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for securing over-the-road freight coverage for multiple breweries' shipment plans on cost-effective carriers to ensure timely execution of shipment plans by carrier partners.
• Work daily with cross-functional teams such as breweries, inventory management, procurement, and Tier 1 to apply and sustain contracts with strategically aligned carrier partners.
• Manage & communicate transportation processes and execution plans to the region team and management to ensure positive business results.
• Monitor carrier performance to include, but not limited to; award acceptance percentage, on-time pickup, on-time delivery, trailer pool compliance, ETA accuracy, freight claims, etc. Address poor performance directly with the carrier to improve brewery operations and wholesaler service.
• Develop and improve carrier & brewery relationships by providing excellent customer service and communicating in a professional & solutions-oriented manner. Efforts should lead to increased capacity and service performance.
• Work effectively as a team member within the logistics execution team. Actively participate positively to execute, support, monitor, and achieve Logistics KPIs and goals.
• Identify and implement process changes that improve execution in day-to-day activities.
• Address operational topics with sense of urgency and make sure operations are servicing internal SLA’s.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent communication skills (telephone and email) are essential
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Operations
• Prior business or internship experience, particularly in a transportation or supply chain role
• Strong teamwork & problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with excellent follow-up skills

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
Anheuser-Busch has always dreamed big. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. To reimagine what a beer company can be. And what, together with our people and our partners, Anheuser-Busch can do. Our collective impact is significant. Over the last decade alone, we have contributed more than $400 million to charitable organizations that support our communities, provided over 90 million cans of emergency drinking water, and, together with our wholesaler partners, invested more than $1 billion into responsible drinking initiatives. At the heart of these investments is our shared commitment to community – providing opportunity for our people, lifting our nei