The History of Foley Family Wines & Spirits
In spring of 1996, Bill & Carol Foley purchased 1,000 acres of lush and fertile earth within the then relatively unknown Sta. Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. Their plan – produce hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflected the best of California’s Central Coast. Named for their two daughters – Lindsey & Courtney – Lincourt Vineyards was born, and with it, the beginning of Foley Family Wines & Spirits.

In the 25 years since, Foley Family Wines & Spirits has grown into one of the world’s largest producers of fine wine, adding some of the industry’s most valuable wineries, located in the most recognized winemaking regions, including Napa, Sonoma, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Today, the Foley Family Wines & Spirits portfolio boasts a number of the most-celebrated names in wine, including Chalk Hill Estate, Chalone, Ferrari-Carano, and Sebastiani.

Summary Description
The Buyer, under the direction of the Director of Supply Planning is responsible for various assigned purchasing duties to obtain the necessary dry goods for the operation of the organization. The position will be directly responsible for ensuring that all ordered goods arrive in a timely manner that enables uninterrupted production at the winery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•  Responsible for purchasing wine packaging.
•  Purchase order entry and tracking; ensure that purchase orders are submitted and entered into Business Central in a timely manner; ensure purchase orders are closed after delivery of supplies; systematically audit open POs to ensure timely receipt and delivery and address any outstanding POs beyond a reasonable timeframe.
•  Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, supply chain and others, as appropriate, to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling and movement of materials and services.
•  Collaborate with the production manager regarding bottling plan(s) and inventory levels/usage. Request and assist with any dry goods quantity verifications as needed.
•  Assist Purchasing Manager to maintain up-to-date specs with all packaging changes and/or new items; collaborate with Marketing on all new packaging projects and timelines.
•  Collaborate with the Compliance team to remain abreast of new and existing Cola requests/requirements.
•  Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
•  Help manage supplier quality performance through supplier reviews.
•  Manage applicable quality incidents specific to packaging category.

Knowledge, Skills & Other Abilities
•  Ability to analyze complex information to anticipate needs, and to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
•  Clear communication and team-player mentality.
•  Great attention to detail, strong organizational, analytical, and research skills.
•  Strong analytical and creative thinking skills for effective decision-making and problem solving.
•  Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
•  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel.
•  Demonstrated ability in performing in a fast-paced, changing, and demanding environment.
•  Commitment to honesty, excellence, and high standards of performance.

Primary Responsibilities
•  Lead the replenishment and inventory management function for their segment.
•  Monitor inventory levels and adjust reorder points to maximize inventory and services levels.
•  Run and review planned PO’s through MRP to determine supply to purchase.
•  Works directly with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as cost, availability, and delivery schedule.

Professional Requirements
•  Four years related experience
•  Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience
•  Advanced knowledge of materials management, replenishment, and inventory control.
•  Two plus years’ experience with BC/NAV and experience in MRP preferred.
•  Experience in packaging related purchasing desirable.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
•  Excellent organizational skills; use time efficiently, prioritize and plan work activities. Must be detail oriented. Follows policies and procedures.
•  Demonstrated exceptional internal and external customer service skills.
•  Pro-active, creative and self-motivated work style.
•  Proven ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment while consistently delivering superior results within given deadlines.
•  APICS/CPSM certification a plus, but not required
•  Proficiency with MS Office Suite – advanced skills in Excel

Pay Scale: The base pay range offered for this position is $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year. This range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The actual compensation offered will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, skills, experience, education, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Company Core Values:
Teamwork – Be a Spirited Partner
Commitment – Crush Every Day
Quality – Good vs. Grape: It’s All in The Details
Integrity – It Takes a Community
Safety – Tend the Vines
Entrepreneurship – Love the Wine You’re With
Fun! - Smile! You Have Purple Teeth!

Foley Family Wines & Spirits provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.