Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc.

Manager

• Ownership of supply chain planning inclusive of MRP, purchasing execution, production planning and product allocation
• Work with the Sales, Sourcing & Supply Chain Planning teams to properly order materials and ingredients in both short-term and long-range planning to ensure purchasing execution aligns with forecasted demand
• Identify best practices and oversee transactional execution and system management of a NetSuite inventory management system
• Drive inventory control and inventory accuracy improvements with both raw materials and finished good across the network of copackers and 3PLs
• Communicate thoroughly across functions, specifically with Manufacturing, Quality, and Sales
• Actively communicate and work with supplier & copacker partners to ensure timelines are met
• Annual and monthly cost planning and cost analysis ownership with accountability to meet monthly and annual COGS goals
• Achieve overall corporate as well as specific functional goals
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and policies that add value to the business
• Elevate organizational and process capabilities across all aspects of the end-to-end supply chain.
• Establish one, three and five-year operating plans that provide a roadmap for the optimal planning footprint of the future and investments/capabilities required to scale the business.
• Improve collaboration across the leadership team, particularly around forecasting/demand planning and new product introductions.
• Drive productivity initiatives that reduce costs while enhancing customer service.

Supply Planning Manager

Operations

• Receipt and verification of customer orders to process as per company guidelines in an accurate and timely manner. Responsible for up to 5,000 customer orders per year.
• Coordinate outbound shipments with warehouses, freight partners, and internal supply chain team to ensure shipments are executed on time and in full.
• Track outbound shipments to verify timely fulfillment, delivery, and invoice creation.
• Maintain effective communication with Sales team and customers to resolve issues/challenges.
• Work with Accounting team to ensure any finance related issues (e.g., order discrepancies, credit holds, pricing, etc.) are addressed and resolved as needed.
• Independently identify and resolve issues with freight and warehousing partners for all shipments containing incomplete or inaccurate information.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures and policies that add value to the business.
• Maintain tracking and tracing customer data records both on and off ERP system.

Customer Operations Coordinator

Director

• Lead all aspects of beverage formulation and product development within Spindrift Ventures.
• Manage, mentor, and develop two R&D specialists focused on liquid innovation; core and emerging.
• Oversee the daily operation and long-term vision of the in-house R&D lab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Strategy, Operations) to ensure product concepts deliver on consumer and business objectives.
• Translate innovation strategies into executable development briefs and prototypes.
• Establish development timelines, testing protocols, and quality standards.
• Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and processes that can elevate Spindrift’s beverage portfolio.
• Partner with external suppliers, co-packers, and innovation partners as needed to scale products from concept to commercialization.
• Contribute to the creation and evolution of the Spindrift Ventures product roadmap.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Director Research & Development

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for the beverage portfolio using historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
• Lead and facilitate the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, production plans, inventory levels, and sales strategies.
• Analyze sales data, promotional activities, seasonality, and market trends to refine forecasting models and improve accuracy.
• Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate new product launches, promotions, and retailer demands into forecasts.
• Work with warehouse and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels to meet retailer demand while minimizing excess stock and stockouts.
• Track and report on forecast accuracy, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to improve future predictions.
• Continuously enhance demand planning and S&OP processes, leveraging industry best practices and technology to drive efficiency.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on demand trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
• Leverage demand planning software and ERP systems to streamline forecasting and S&OP processes.

Demand Planning Manager

Vice President

• Define and evolve Spindrift’s brand positioning, voice, and visual identity to maintain a strong point of difference in a crowded category.
• Develop and execute long-term brand strategies, annual marketing plans, and budgets that align with company growth goals.
• Leverage data, research, and cultural trends provided by the Consumer Insights team to understand consumer needs and turn insights into impactful campaigns.
• Execute impactful campaigns that increase awareness across all channels, including Digital Media, Brand Partnerships, Organic Social, Influencers and PR.
• Partner collaboratively with other areas of the organization to provide Marketing support, like Sales, eCommerce, and Ventures.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a team of marketers, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.
• Be accountable for brand performance, track progress, and optimize strategies to maximize KPIs and ROI.

Vice President, Brand Management

Analyst

• Independently managing the Spindrift sensory program by overseeing onboarding and training of panelists, product retain tastings onsite, raw material evaluations, and standard production retains
• Managing the Product Retain Library to ensure it is neatly organized at all times, including maintaining an orderly process of receiving/processing product retains into the library upon arrival and the disposal/removal of out-of-date code samples
• Being accountable for sensory program documentation and reporting, including Quality System sensory data management
• Development and management of co-packer onsite sensory training, including, but not limited to; training of key personnel on site at all existing and future co-packer locations in sensory aspects of Spindrift raw materials and finished product
• Collaborating with various teams within operations on the following activities: finished product releases as needed, including review of finished micro reports and sensory evaluations, production holds as needed, including performing sensory evaluations on finished product and communicating results to relevant parties, onboarding and qualification of new suppliers, including performing required sensory evaluation of raw materials to determine acceptability for use, mock recalls internally and with suppliers/co-packers as required, and Spindrift ventures initiatives, including but not limited to overseeing raw material sensory evaluations, and packaging views

Sensory Analyst

Account Manager

• The Key Account Manager, Retail.com will report to the VP, of Ecommerce and will be responsible for performance on Walmart.com, Target.com, Instacart, among other large retailer accounts. The Key Account Manager will work to secure & grow partnerships in the ecommerce channel landscape and collaborate across departments to help chart our next level of growth as a modern beverage company.
• Manage category / brand specific P&L for ecommerce accounts and deliver profitable, sustainable growth. Must meet retailer’s top & bottom-line objectives as established by Spindrift.
• Build, develop and execute the annual sales plans, GTMs, and budgets with weekly performance reviews against objectives.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage, and execute promotional and advertising programs through retail media networks. Build out key campaign strategies determining the most efficient means of spending funds to meet internal KPI’s as well as meeting customer expectations.
• Leverage data, information systems, and metrics around financial, brand, and shopper trends to maximize market share, sales, average order value, conversion and profitability.
• Ensure the consumer experience on managed accounts is best-in-class, from content in PDPs, Brand Stores, Posts, Live, Custom Landing Pages, etc.
• Build key seasonal programs, by determining the right assortment and high ROI supporting tactics; plan and forecast volumes with internal teams to deliver exceptional incremental opportunities.
• Understand inventory management and execute forecasting process to maintain optimal coverage levels aligned upon between Accounts and Spindrift.
• Develop timely and accurate volume and financial forecasts.

Key Account Manager – Retail

Account Executive

• Own the number mentality – deliver on the company’s KPIs for the region
• Sell and execute incremental display space throughout assigned territory
• Optimize shelf space and merchandise product and displays to drive sales growth
• Drive consumer awareness through point-of-sale material and in-store execution of sales promotions
• Educate consumers in stores on what makes the brand best in category
• Ensure quality, rotate product, and remove damaged packages
• Maintain organization and proper rotation of back stock
• Accurately and expertly utilize CRM applications to chronicle daily activities and display execution
• Build and promote positive rapport with key retailer contacts to secure incremental display space
• Service assigned account base with consistency and purposeful follow-up (approx. 8-12 stops/day)
• Develop and schedule weekly account visits based on specific business needs
• Identify customer needs and partner with customers to drive sales growth
• Achieve mutually beneficial agreements through skilled negotiation
• Support company culture and partner with teammates on strategic initiatives
• Willingness to perform demos, display selling/building, and market blitzes outside of home territory

Area Sales Representative

Accounting Manager

• Spindrift: maker of sparkling water and beverages using real squeezed fruit, headquartered in Newton, MA.
• Accounting Supervisor provides oversight of Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and payroll, with leadership and finance operations growth responsibilities.
• Lead and manage a team of four (two AP, two AR), including weekly 1:1 meetings to support development and priorities.
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable process: vendor onboarding, invoice entry, coding, approvals, and timely payment execution.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of vendor payments, resolve discrepancies, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Accounting to troubleshoot and improve invoice processing efficiency.
• Monitor aging reports, unapplied credits, and duplicate payments; implement corrective actions.
• Support AR team in issuing credit memos, applying cash, and reconciling outstanding balances.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve AP and AR processes to meet internal policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing reconciliations and supporting schedules related to AP and AR.
• Train and onboard new team members and identify ongoing training opportunities.
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external AP/AR inquiries.
• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for U.S.-based employees (~200 and growing); own payroll calendar and ensure timely processing and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws across the continental United States; research and resolve complex payroll and tax issues.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, oversee payroll system configuration and reporting, and partner with HR and Benefits teams.
• Stay current on payroll laws and partner with Finance and external advisors on payroll tax filings and audits; support financial audits.
• Support Finance leadership with AP, AR, and payroll-related GL entries and reconciliations; collaborate with HR on compensation changes, bonuses, and terminations.
• Help design scalable processes for payroll, time tracking, and compliance reporting.
• Working condition: must be able to work from Newton, MA office at least 4 days a week.

Accounting Supervisor

• Own the number mentality – deliver on the company’s KPIs for the region
• Sell and execute incremental display space throughout assigned territory
• Optimize shelf space and merchandise product and displays to drive sales growth
• Drive consumer awareness of the brand through point-of-sale material and in store execution of sales promotions
• Seek every opportunity to educate consumers in stores on what makes our brand the best in the category
• Ensure quality, rotate product and remove damaged packages
• Maintain organization and proper rotation of back stock
• Accurately and expertly utilize CRM applications to chronicle daily activities and display execution
• Build and promote positive rapport with key contacts in stores in order to secure incremental display space
• Service assigned account base with consistency and purposeful follow-up (approx. 8-12 stops/day)
• Develop and schedule weekly account visits based on specific business needs
• Understand customer needs - identify how you, as the primary point of contact, can partner with the customer and enact a plan to drive sales growth for the store and Spindrift
• Achieve mutually beneficial agreements through skilled negotiation
• Understand the importance of building trust and credibility with accounts
• “Carry the bag” mentality – willingness to do whatever it takes any time and as much as necessary to grow the brand including demos, display selling/building and market blitzes outside of home territory

Area Sales Representative - Seattle, WA

Project Manager

• Spindrift is a beverage company headquartered in Newton, MA, making beverages with real squeezed fruit and committed to environmental causes as a 1% for the planet member.
• Spindrift Ventures is the innovation engine within Spindrift, identifying, developing, and piloting bold new initiatives that drive long-term growth.
• The Project Manager - Spindrift Ventures tracks and manages all active Ventures projects—from ideation through in-market launch; maintains clear project timelines and ensures stakeholder alignment.
• Responsibilities: Maintain the master Ventures project tracker, track project status across the full project lifecycle, develop and update project timelines, identify milestones and bottlenecks, act as a proactive problem-solver, document meeting notes and decisions, support creation of dashboards and updates, provide flexible operational support across the Ventures team.
• Who You Are: exceptionally organized and detail-oriented; thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-project environment; self-motivated with a bias toward action; clear communicator; comfortable influencing across functions; energized by ambiguity; highly collaborative.