Job Description

Category Management Assistant

ABOUT AGLC
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is a dynamic organization leading Alberta\'s gaming, liquor and cannabis industries. Our team of high performers is driven to provide our customers with outstanding service and Albertans with choices they can trust.

ABOUT LIQUOR & CANNABIS
The Liquor & Cannabis Division supports progressive developments in both industries while building strong relationships with stakeholders and collecting revenue for the General Revenue Fund. It is responsible for managing both product supply chains in Alberta via both external warehousing solutions and a third party logistics partner. The liquor industry is also supported through Liquor Program Services and Liquor Planning & Reporting Services. The cannabis industry is supported by the Operations branch as well as the Product & Stakeholder Management area.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Category Management Assistant
Job Req: 2270
Location: St. Albert Office
Division/Branch: Liquor & Cannabis / Cannabis
Classification: Administrative Support 4 (074)
Status: Union
Employment Status: Temporary Full Time
Salary: $49,947.57 - $61,134.03
Closing Date: January 24, 2024

NOTE: This is approximately a 6mth temporary assignment which may or may not get extended.

This position is eligible for the Hybrid Work Arrangement (3 days on site, 2 days working from home residence).

JOB SUMMARY
Are you an experienced category and product administrator looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a growing industry and be part of a great team? If so, you should apply! The Cannabis Division is looking for an energetic and skilled individual to join our team on a temporary assignment as a Category Management Assistant.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Product & Stakeholder Management, this position is responsible for supporting four (4) Category Management Specialists within the Cannabis portfolio as it relates to the overall wholesale volume, product innovation, and for new products initial order quantities.

This position participates in category product calls and assists the Category Management Specialists in developing analyses for the monthly product calls. They are responsible for developing presentations for in-person meetings for the Specialists and will assist in presenting when necessary.

This position also acts as the primary point of contact for Licensed Producers (LPs) and other internal departments and will lead the onboarding process for new LPs. They are also responsible for ensuring that all product and vendor details are up to date and work closely with the Merchandise Coordinators to ensure accuracy of the Product Master and appropriate overall sku maintenance.

To be successful in this role you will need solid working knowledge of how a commercial wholesale distribution model functions in order to work with the Merchandise Planners to establish appropriate initial order quantities and make recommendations on how to mitigate issues with aging product. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload while balancing internal and external stakeholder\'s priorities is essential. Critical thinking ability is required to problem solve issues for a variety of stakeholders while working in a fast-paced team environment in a developing line of business.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High School Diploma and a minimum of three years related experience in category and product administration is required; a business diploma in a related field would be preferred.
• Strong computer skills and a high proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint) is required.
• Experience working in the Canadian Cannabis business industry with an understanding of the role that AGLC plays as a regulator and wholesaler would be considered an assert.

• To be eligible to work for AGLC, you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or eligible to work in Canada.
• While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory security clearance and clean drivers abstract (if necessary) prior to employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
• AGLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission