ADMN O 18R - Wholesale Demand Planner

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government’s goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

The LDB Wholesale Operations team is responsible for the registration, procurement, customs clearance, selling and distribution of liquor products for the province of British Columbia. Our stakeholders comprise approximately 800 suppliers, over 1500 retail outlets and 8000 licensed establishments. Working in collaboration with our suppliers and agents, our vision is to provide a reliable and efficient service to support the success of our customers. There are five key divisions within the business: Supply Chain, Pricing, Imports, Customer Service and Distribution. Each of our teams work closely in alignment with each other to provide a seamless customer experience and deliver on our service goals.

About this role:

The Wholesale Demand Planner (WDP) is an important member of the LDB Wholesale Operations team which supplies beverage alcohol to the province of BC. The Wholesale Demand Planner forecasts customer requirements and orders inventory into LDB distribution centers, ensuring a consistent supply of beverage alcohol products to approximately 10,000 customers, including private liquor stores, government liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. Each Wholesale Demand Planner purchases an average of 4 million cases of beverage alcohol inventory per year (valued at 400 million dollars) and is responsible for managing a portfolio of between 1,000 and 2,000 unique products across 50 to 100 vendors. The Demand Planner is the key point of contact with external vendors and internal staff for topics related to Distribution Centre replenishment.

A criminal record check is required.

This position operates in an office environment. The successful candidate must be able to conduct regular visits to the distribution warehouse. Occasional off-site meetings at third-party/supplier offices may be required.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in business administration, operations management, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of recent, related work experience.

*Recent related work experience must have occurred in the last 5 years and must include the following:

• Preparing, reconciling and updating product demand forecasts.
• Conducting data analysis and modelling and interpreting results.
• Managing inventory i.e., forecasting, ordering, etc.
• Collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners (i.e., marketing, vendors/suppliers, etc.).

Preference may be given to candidates with experience or training in any of the following:

• Retail/Merchandising/Wholesale/Distribution business environment.
• Planning and supply chain management.

Application instructions:

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. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process. Your cover letter must contain information detailing how your qualifications meet the position requirements as listed in the job posting.
• 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 Rebecca Levick, HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at rebecca.levick@bcldb.com.

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

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options.