BC Public Service Looking for BAND 3 – Manager, Logistics – Cannabis Operations at Richmond, BC Full Time

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At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’ is all about providing a valued service, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industry of B.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis within the province, as well as the household retail brands of BC Liquor Stores and BC Cannabis Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have hundreds of career opportunities spanning our entire wholesale, retail and corporate operations – from supply chain logistics, to high-tech solutions, and everything in between. The LDB has been named one of BC’s Top Employers 14 times over for offering exceptional places to work, flexible work hours and earned days off, extended health and dental benefits, maternity and parental leave top-up payments, a pension program, in-house professional and leadership development, and subsidies for professional accreditation.

The LDB has been assigned to distribute, wholesale and sell non-medicinal cannabis inclusive of a government owned online channel with a mandate to support government’s key priorities of protecting children and youth, ensuring health and safety standards, and keeping the criminal element out of the supply chain. Following legalization, the BCLDB began distribution and wholesale of cannabis, and operating BC Cannabis Stores in a growing number of locations across the province. Since 2018 the BC Cannabis Stores chain has grown to over 30 locations with more growth planned all across the province. Cannabis operations within the BCLDB includes the Distribution, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing departments.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing the overall transportation services for the Cannabis Distribution Centre (DC). Working with both internal and external stakeholders, the Manager will provide leadership and direction on business processes that support the effective and efficient movement of product within a fast paced, dynamic omnichannel environment.

This position is responsible for managing the contractual, financial, and service performance for all carriers, ensuring the right product, at the right place, at the right time. Of equal importance are the responsibilities to develop and implement strategies to deliver against short- and long-term cost initiatives and target. The position entails a high degree of relationship building/management. Actively cultivating relationships, obtaining support and driving results to exceed customer service and on-time targets. The position will be responsible for maintaining and developing the routes and delivery schedules for our retail partners, and for adjusting schedules based on the requirements of the business.

The position will be further responsible for the maintaining and developing the strategy for inbound scheduling, including time and resource planning, and maintaining steady flow of products and materials into the facility. The position will be tasked with developing and procuring new tools and services to enhance and report on inbound productivity.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
A degree or diploma related to logistics, transportation, distribution, business administration, supply chain, or a related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of recent, related work experience.*

• Recent, related work experience must include:

A minimum of 3 years of experience with third party logistics providers and transportation networks in a leadership capacity.

Experience managing budgets, contracts, and negotiations for cost and performance.

Experience with omnichannel wholesale/retail operations environment.

Experience with e-commerce fulfillment.

Preference may be given to candidates with:
Experience working with a warehouse management system and/or transportation management system.

Experience with scorecard and metrics management; vendor reporting; financial reporting.

Experience working in a unionized environment.

How to Apply & Application Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the Position Requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description.

A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Bryan Taylor, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at 604-252-6386.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected] before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.