On Feb. 25, Southern Glazer’s — the largest beverage alcohol distributor in the United States — confirmed that it is conducting a small workforce reduction affecting just over 1% of its employees as part of a broader realignment of resources.

The Miami- and Dallas-based company characterized the cuts as limited in scope, primarily impacting corporate and back office functions. Management emphasized that the actions are intended to align with “2030 Vision” company strategy and improve long-term efficiency, adding that structural changes are also coming to strengthen its commitment to fine wine.

Southern Glazer’s has about 24,000 employees across 47 U.S. markets and Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America.

“Decisions that impact our people are never easy,” said Wayne Chaplin, Southern Glazer’s President & CEO. “However, the company is making these decisions from a position of strength, allowing us to focus on our core priorities and strengthen our ability to continue strategic investments that serve customers, suppliers and our business over the long term.”

Southern Glazer’s said impacted employees are being notified and the company is providing affected employees with career transition support.

The workforce move follows two other key news announcements from Southern Glazer’s earlier in February: A March transition for its supply chain leadership, and the opening of a new 412,500-square-foot distribution center in South Carolina with another 300,000 square feet of capacity for expansion.