BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

***Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on this BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the following directions below.***

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 retails 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 1200 agents & suppliers, over 800 retail outlets and 9000 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 Distribution Logistics Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of an integrated transportation system to effectively manage the physical movement of beverage alcohol and related products from domestic and international suppliers through LDB warehouses, distribution centres, private and public retail stores, to the consumers in the Province. The position manages all outbound retail shipments and hospitality customer pick up area.

The position is accountable for resolution of all customer service related logistical issues such as on time delivery of customer orders and customer communication of challenges regarding product receipt or delivery. 

A successful criminal record check is required. The successful candidate must be able to work shift work in a multi-shift operation and may be required to travel occasionally within the Province of British Columbia.

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:

• Degree or diploma in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field, plus a minimum of two (2) years of recent, related* management experience providing leadership, supporting employee development, and ensuring accountability in a multifaceted, changing distribution environment.

OR

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certification, plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent, related* management experience providing leadership, supporting employee development, and ensuring accountability in a multifaceted, changing distribution environment.

*Recent, related management experience must have occurred in the last five (5) years and include:

• Experience managing freight payments, reconciling invoices, and maintaining related financial controls.
• Experience developing, managing, and monitoring operational budgets.
• Experience forecasting carrier fuel surcharge costs and assessing their impact on operational budgets.
• Experience building, modifying, and analysing freight schedules to support service, capacity, and cost requirements.
• Experience evaluating carrier performance, including delivery service, key performance indicators, cost outcomes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Experience conducting site visits to assess logistical accessibility, delivery requirements, and operational constraints.

Preference may be given to those candidates with any of the following:

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience leading significant change initiatives in a distribution environment.
• Experience working with a warehouse management system.
• Lean Agile Green Belt certification.

 

How to Apply & Application Requirements:

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:

• A cover letter and resume in PDF format 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 Anthony Cacic, HR Advisor at Anthony.Cacic@bcldb.com.

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

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

Applications must be submitted via email to Wholesalecomps@bcldb.com before the close date and time. Your email application must include the following information:

          Subject: Non-IDIR Job Application (Requisition Number 126556)

          Email Body: Please submit my job application on my behalf for the following job opportunity:

          Requisition #:

          Job Title:

          Ministry Name:

          First and Last Name:

          Employee Number:

 

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.