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Posting Title- ADMN O 18R - Retail Replenishment Analyst- Position Classification- Administrative Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62,255.85 - $70,557.73 per annum- Close Date- 7/10/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Liquor Distribution Branch- Job Summary**Retail Replenishment Analyst**
**Administrative Officer R18**

**About the BCLDB**:
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.

Retail Operations, encompassing the three retail business units of Merchandising, Marketing and Store Operations, is responsible for the daily operations of the 198 BC Liquor Stores. The Retail division develops and executes key strategies to drive business, creates systems and processes, and establishes daily retail procedures to maximize operational excellence, while upholding BCLDB’s core values of service, relationships and results. Working in this vibrant, creative and supportive team environment will see your knowledge, skills and innovativeness thrive to unparalleled levels.

**About this role**:
The Retail Replenishment Analyst (RA) is an important member of the LDB Merchandising team and manages all aspects of product demand forecasting, allocation, and inventory management. The Analyst is responsible for leading the creation and management of inventory for 198 BC Liquor Stores. The Analyst manages the replenishment to support sales forecasts, integrating and analyzing data from numerous sources, and using a variety of quantitative methods. The Retail Replenishment Analyst purchases approximately $400 - $600 million of product inventory for retail stores per annum.

In addition, the Analyst leads and contributes to the development and implementation of merchandising strategies which have a direct impact on the LDB's revenue objectives. The Replenishment Analyst is the key point of contact for BC Liquor Stores and Vendors for all topics related to replenishment and deliveries.

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.

There are two vacancies available (1 Regular and 1 Temporary > 7 months).

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

**Position requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:
Degree or diploma in operations management, business management, purchasing and inventory control or similar discipline and a minimum of 2 years of recent, related work experience*.

OR

Minimum of 5 years of recent, related work experience*.
- Recent, related work experience must be within the last 7 years and must include experience in the following:
Preparing, reconciling, and updating product demand forecasts.
- Conducting data analysis and modelling and interpreting results.
- Managing inventory in a retail environment.
- Collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners (e.g., marketing, vendors/suppliers, etc.).

**Application instructions**:

- **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 Harshada Nair, HR Advisor, Human Resource Services at 604-252-8561.**

**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 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 workpla