Global brewer operating 120+ facilities with 19,000+ US employees
Anheuser-Busch operates a vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution network across the US and select international markets, managing over 120 production facilities with a workforce skewed heavily toward manufacturing and operations roles. The tech stack is dominated by SAP, manufacturing control systems (PLC, Wonderware, HMI), and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau), with no visible adopting or replacing signals — indicating stable infrastructure focused on operational continuity rather than digital transformation.
Notable leadership hires: Commercial Director, Hospitality Director, Creative Director
Anheuser-Busch is the US's largest brewer by volume, owning global brands including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA, and Stella Artois, alongside regional craft offerings. The company operates more than 120 facilities across the United States and employs over 19,000 colleagues domestically, with additional operations in the Bahamas, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. Core functions span manufacturing, supply chain, sales, marketing, quality assurance, and logistics. The operational footprint is asset-heavy, with active projects centered on production efficiency, new product launches, wholesale account management, and experiential marketing tied to major events.
Primary systems: SAP and SAP S/4HANA for ERP, manufacturing-specific tools (PLC, Wonderware, HMI), business intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, Circana), workforce management (Workday, Dayforce), and supply chain (JDA, EDI). Also uses AutoCAD, SQL, Python, and Microsoft Office suite.
Primary US operations (headquartered St. Louis, MO) with active hiring in the Bahamas, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, indicating selective international presence beyond North America.
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