Procurement and Distribution Manager (Oliver)

Hester Creek Estate Winery is looking to fill a full time role of Procurement and Distribution Manager. Hester Creek is located on the Golden Mile Bench, south of Oliver, B.C. and has a state of the art cellar, utilizing traditional and new winemaking technologies. Hester Creek also operates a 12,000 square foot warehouse facility just north of Osoyoos. A Procurement and Distribution Manager would offer the following attributes; solid communications skills, the ability to make timely decisions and adapt to changing priorities, passion for procurement distribution and warehousing, self-motivation and be organized. The successful candidate should have previous procurement, production and warehousing experience of 3 or more years. Must also have the ability to work extended hours as required, climb stairs and ladders, work in warm and cool environments, and carry up to 50lbs. Basic Function: To facilitate the ordering and receiving of all components (labels, corks, glass, screwcaps ect…) in conjunction with label design and winemaking team in order to meet all bottling and bagging schedules. Building, booking and coordinating bottling schedule with Winemaking. Prepare and stage bottling and bagging days in conjunction with Shipping and Logistics Coordinator. Oversee and support warehousing, shipping and logistics including filling in for Shipping and Logistics Coordinator during vacation time and other time of need. Provide constant reporting and recommendations to Director of Operations maximizing efficiencies and cost savings throughout all warehousing initiatives. Actively participate in bottling campaigns including at times operating forklift. Effectively manage a team of 3-5 people. Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ogk6g