Fleet and Logistics Asset Manager

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

The Logistics Asset Manager is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle, performance, utilization and renewal strategy of all Logistics assets within the Sazerac company. The scope includes Trucks, Trailers, Forklifts, Vans and Busses, Pickup trucks, Cars, Railcars, Mill fleet, Heavy equipment, Golf carts and Light assets such as brushing, sweeping and cleaning machines. This role ensures the assets operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory standards while maximizing return on investment through strategic planning, data analysis, and cost control.

• Manages the Logistics assets and equipment owned, rented or leased by Sazerac. Accountable for building and implementing a renewals strategy, as well as building and keeping current the assets inventory.
• Analyze financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to all levels of organization and leadership for decision-making purposes. Collaborate with site and operation leaders, Responsible for building Capex and Leasing proposals and Business cases. Manage the acquisition, rent, lease, and disposal of all assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory counts by overseeing all fleet and logistics assets, including vehicles, equipment, and related materials. Maintain real-time inventory records through routine audits and reconciliation processes. Collaborate with procurement, maintenance, and operations teams to track asset movement and usage. Identify discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and support data-driven decision-making to optimize asset availability, reduce loss, and ensure operational readiness. Maintain accurate records of asset status, and compliance with federal and local regulations.
• Monitor and analyze assets performance metrics (e.g., fuel efficiency, utilization, downtime, repair costs) to inform decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop Logistic KPIs across the company and drive adoption of the KPIs to measure and manage our business.
• Develop specific cost saving projects to reduce costs each year. Maintain and report out on cost specific KPI's. Facilitate the development of an ongoing productivity pipeline for asset management.
• Work to identify skill development needs; create and execute plan for improving at least one skill set each year. Ensure direct reports are receiving constructive feedback on their performance and have development plans to improve.

Qualifications/Requirements

MUST

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Detail Oriented
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Record of successful leadership
• Willingness to travel
• Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
• 5 years Supervisory experience
• 10 years Business experience, at least
• Ability to work in autonomy
• Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate vendor contracts
• Bachelor's degree preferably in logistics or business administration
• Familiar with local and federal regulations such as DOT, OSHA, licensing etc.

PREFERRED

• Master's degree in related field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel (up to 25%)
• Ability to work remotely
• In-person job attendance (hybrid)

Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

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