Clk 12r

Posting Title- CLK 12R - Special Orders Coordinator- Position Classification- Clerk R12- Union- GEU- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $49,464.27 - $55,838.67 annually- Close Date- 1/30/2023- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Liquor Distribution Branch- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Liquor Distribution Branch- Job Summary**Special Orders Coordinator**
**Clerk R12**

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 12 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 BC Liquor Distribution Branch Wholesale Operations division is the hub of beverage alcohol distribution in British Columbia. There are three business units; Wholesale Supply Chain, Pricing & Imports and Distribution, working in partnership with suppliers to maintain a resilient and responsive supply chain whilst focusing on exceeding our customers’ expectations, and giving back to the communities we serve. The Wholesale division’s ethos of continuous improvement through innovative strategies, unmatched relationships and talented teams makes this a vibrant and stimulating environment in which to keep developing your expertise and knowledge.

Under the supervision of the Vendor Relations Manager, the Special Orders Coordinator is responsible for sourcing products, quoting prices, registering products, placing purchase orders, and tracking Special Order purchase requests. These requests, for non-registered or restricted products, are received from a variety of customers including the general public, wholesale customers, and the BCLS. Special order requests may be related to local festivals, events, and special product releases that rely on the timely delivery of products. During daily operations, the Special Orders Coordinator ensures special order products are in compliance with the Liquor Distribution Branch’s guidelines and policies.

The Special Orders Coordinator is responsible for administrating the Special Order program for products not carried in the BC market. The Special Orders Coordinator develops good working relationships with suppliers, other liquor jurisdictions, wholesale customers, and retail customers. Excellent customer service skills are required to ensure compliance and efficiency.

In addition to Special Orders, there are several seasonal events and product releases each year that require coordination to source, order, store, and deliver special order and listed products. The Special Orders Coordinator liaises with organizers/representatives of events and provides guidance about processes, procedures, and delivery timelines. This role also provides administrative support by preparing and issuing a variety of internal documents detailing products, quantities, delivery times, etc. The Special Orders Coordinator ensures the timely receipt/delivery of products and assists with problem resolution (i.e. case labelling errors, product vintage change, incorrect shipments, etc.).

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 temporary future opportunities may be established.

**Position Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Degree or diploma in supply chain management, business management, or related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of recent, related work experience*.
- Recent, related work experience must have occurred in the last three (3) years and include experience:

- Gathering, executing and maintenance of complex data.
- Inputting into a data base system.
- Collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners (e.g., marketing, vendors/suppliers, etc.).
- The Liquor Supply Chain environment.
- Vendor coordination and collaboration across multiple departments.

A combination of education, training, and experie