Manager, Distribution

Job Description:

Who We Are:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

We are currently recruiting for a detail oriented, process and quality focused team player who is self-motivated and goal driven to fill the position of Manager, Distribution based out of our Oliver, BC Production Facility / Jackson-Triggs Winery.

The Jackson-Triggs Winery is a full-service operation from harvest through to final distribution; operating year-round and producing some of the industry’s most awarded wines. Our organization emphasizes a collaborative working environment, offering the systems and structure to support our continued growth and employment opportunities.

The Role:

As the Manager, Distribution, you will oversee the efficient and economical management of finished goods and component inventory, all related own/outside warehousing, and inbound/outbound transportation for Western Operations sites.

What you'll be doing:

Distribution Center Responsibilities:

• Establish KPIs in Safety, Quality, Productivity and Inventory controls to drive operational excellence.

• Oversees storage, receiving and distribution of finished goods and components, to meet customer service levels and operations requirements

• Oversees all pallet return programs, ensuring tracking and record keeping

• Oversees all finished good and component waste recycling and disposal programs

• Facilitates all finished good inventory returns

• Supports IAR (items at risk) program for finished goods and components, through identification, consolidation and timeous disposal within key time frames

• Oversees and facilitates all finished goods and component inter warehouse logistics

• Liaises with Sales & Customer Service to ensure optimal order fulfillment to Customers & Warehouses

• Supports daily production by picking components and staffing 2 x Glass and 1 x Can depalletizer, staffing finished goods palletizer and staffing all finished good put aways

• Maintains and supports accurate inventory control through support of the daily cycle count program, maintaining accurate and consistent use of RFA Smart/inventory location control

• Manages and directs hourly and salary employees in the warehouse, including performance management, employee relations, employee training and development

• Establishes & reports Warehouse performance metrics (Productivity, Storage Efficiency) and conducts regular business analytics

• Develops warehouse layout and optimizes allocation of space

Distribution Responsibilities:

• Leads team to achieve customer service targets and order fulfillment.

• Manages JDA system parameters, ensuring minimal inventory without risking out of stock in owned inventory warehouses and 3 PLs.

• Manages/oversees all business distribution including the management of 18 wheels, Artus bottling, Estates and inventory reconciliations.

• Develops, manages & expedites all replenishment activities into Connect Logistics between distribution points in the East and West, including Niagara Falls and Rougemont.

• Supports DTC fulfillment for Western Canada, participating in DTC project teams and management of inventory in DTC warehouse locations.

• Negotiates applicable outbound Transportation contracts and outside component warehouse storage contracts.

General Business Management:

• Supports the process of developing annual budgets, performance metrics and executes operations against the financial plan

• Supports a culture of accountability, change and continuous improvement.

• Drives Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve internal and external customer service delivery and improve cost efficiencies and operations output.

• Maintains accurate and timely inventory movement records in the system including end of month closings.

• Liaison with National logistic teams

• Ensures compliance to ISO, HACCP and WorkSafeBC regulations.

Job requirements:

• 6 years leadership in warehousing and logistics.

• Advanced knowledge of Advanced Warehouse Management Systems (AWM)

• Advanced knowledge in analytics

• Advanced knowledge in order management & warehousing best practices

• Intermediate capabilities in project management

What we offer:

• Benefits and Pension Plan

• Product Allowances

• An organization that cares about Corporate Social Responsibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• An opportunity to learn about the world of wine

Compensation: Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 - $131,165.00.

The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.