Manager, Distribution

Arterra Wines Canada; Oliver; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Canadian wine industry is seeking a Manager, Distribution to oversee inventory management and logistics. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in warehousing and logistics, along with advanced analytical skills.

Benefits

Benefits and Pension Plan

Product Allowances

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity to learn about wine

Qualifications

• 6 years of leadership experience in warehousing and logistics.
• Strong understanding of order management and warehousing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient management of inventory and transportation for Western Operations.
• Manage warehouse employees and establish performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

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.
• Oversee storage, receiving and distribution of finished goods and components, to meet customer service levels and operations requirements.
• Oversee all pallet return programs, ensuring tracking and record keeping.
• Oversee all finished good and component waste recycling and disposal programs.
• Facilitate all finished good inventory returns.
• Support IAR (items at risk) program for finished goods and components, through identification, consolidation and timely disposal within key time frames.
• Oversee and facilitate all finished goods and component inter-warehouse logistics.
• Liaise with Sales & Customer Service to ensure optimal order fulfillment to Customers & Warehouses.
• Support daily production by picking components and staffing depalletizers, staffing finished goods palletizer, and all finished good put aways.
• Maintain and support accurate inventory control through the daily cycle count program, supporting the use of RFA Smart/inventory location control.
• Manage and direct warehouse employees, including performance management, employee relations, training, and development.
• Establish & report warehouse performance metrics (Productivity, Storage Efficiency) and conduct regular business analytics.
• Develop warehouse layout and optimize space allocation.

Distribution Responsibilities:

• Lead team to achieve customer service targets and order fulfillment.
• Manage JDA system parameters, ensuring minimal inventory without risking stockouts in owned warehouses and 3PLs.
• Oversee all business distribution activities, including management of transportation and inventory reconciliations.
• Manage replenishment activities between distribution points in the East and West, including Niagara Falls and Rougemont.
• Support DTC fulfillment for Western Canada, participating in project teams and managing inventory in DTC warehouses.
• Negotiate outbound transportation and storage contracts.

General Business Management:

• Support the development of annual budgets, performance metrics, and execute operations accordingly.
• Promote a culture of accountability, change, and continuous improvement.
• Drive initiatives to improve customer service, cost efficiencies, and operational output.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement records, including month-end closings.
• Coordinate with national logistics teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, and WorkSafeBC regulations.

Job Requirements

• 6 years of leadership experience in warehousing and logistics.
• Advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of order management and warehousing best practices.
• Intermediate project management capabilities.

What We Offer

• Benefits and Pension Plan
• Product Allowances
• Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to learn about wine

Compensation: Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 - $131,165.00. The range considers experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and organizational needs. Base pay is part of the total rewards package.

We are committed to diversity and accessibility. Please inform us if you have any accommodation needs.