ADMN O 18R - Wholesale Demand Planner
ADMN O 18R - Wholesale Demand Planner
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Job Description
About the BCLDB:
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and nonmedical 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 governments 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 10000 customers including private liquor stores government liquor stores bars and restaurants. Each Wholesale Demand Planner purchases an average of 4 million cases of beverages alcohol inventory per year (valued at 400 million dollars) and is responsible for managing a portfolio of between 1000 and 2000 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 offsite meetings at thirdparty/supplier offices may be 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 temporary future opportunities may be established.
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 positionrelated enquiries please contact Rebecca Levick HR Advisor Talent & Compensation at .
Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
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 email to 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.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating adiverse workplaceto 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 inoffice and workfromhome following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to applicants that selfidentify as Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing please contact or.
The BC Public Service is an awardwinning employer and offers employees competitive benefits great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
