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. in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is currently seeking a Production Business Analyst to join the team. The ideal Production Business Analyst will not just sit idly and gather requirements but will instead ask meaningful questions and ensure all angles of a problem are scrutinized.

This role offers a high degree of flexibility between working remotely and working in our Stamford, CT office reporting to the ERP Manager. This role will work closely within a cross-functional team and strive to balance scope and schedule. A great Analyst will compel their audience with well-articulated issues and solutions backed up with data. They will support the overall design, plan, and execution of all Production-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end Production process and systems design across our ERP (JDE) and supporting applications (Crafted by NetSuite, InnoVint, Cognos).
• Owns the Production solutions from a hands-on configuration and functional perspective and governs all changes (break-fix and minor enhancements)
• Works closely with business users on how best to use the systems to perform daily functions and identify project requirements through interviews, workshops, operations analysis, and best practices research.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize collected requirements based on risk, benefit, and scope
• Documents requirements to detail application requirements, solution design, adherence to best practice, and metrics
• Documents functional specifications when required to support enhancement work
• Bridges between the business team and the development team to ensure functional requirements are understood and ensure development requirements integrated across all applicable systems
• Performs unit testing of proposed changes and supports user testing, implementation, training, and support
• Provide insightful operational analysis based on a predetermined metrics (KPIs)
• Prepare reports to be reviewed by leadership teams
• Utilize strong analytical abilities to identify root causes of business issues
• Assist the Operations Solutions Director and ERP Manager on departmental strategy
• Project Manager for applicable initiative utilizing Project Management Methodology
• Work independently and manage multiple task assignments

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience working with ERP Systems (NetSuite preferred or JDE's EnterpriseOne v9.0 or higher)
• Strong working knowledge of Production/Manufacturing, Order-to-Cash and Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Foundational understanding of General Accounting, Inventory Costing, Supply Chain and EDI
• Be flexible in an evolving environment
• Dedicated team player that takes initiative
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present to Senior Management
• Able to work with diverse, cross-functional teams
• Possess strong problem-solving mastery, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Contribute to help build and execute the strategic vision of the department
• Experienced with Spirits or Winemaking software
• BA/BS required (preferably in Manufacturing or Supply Chain)

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certified or project management experience
• Food and Beverage / Alcohol experience
• Consulting experience
• End-user training experience

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO
• 401(k) match
• Product allowance to enjoy on DFWS products
• Tuition Reimbursement and a 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. Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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; California: Bellacosa, Girard Winery, Force & Grace, Honest Thief, Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, Layer Cake, The Calling; France: Andre Lurton, Beau Joie, Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini, Villa Pozzi; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Masterson's Rye, Gray Whale Gin, Luksusowa Vodka and Cantera Negra Tequilla.

Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com