Director, Bureau of Product Management, PLCB

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is excited to announce an opportunity to join the leadership team! The Bureau of Product Management has an opening for the Director. This position serves to effectively manage the selection and life cycle of wine and spirits products that meet the demands of Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS) customers. FW&GS generates approximately $3.02 billion in annual sales.

This position is ideal for someone that possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Also, an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and adapt quickly to changing business needs. If you have experience in a retail chain store environment including management, this exciting opportunity may be the job for you. Apply today!

This position will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the purchasing and product life cycle management activities of the Wine, Spirits, Special Order, and Chairman's Selection units within the Bureau of Product Selection in the PLCB. This position is responsible for delivering increased revenue to the Commonwealth through vendor negotiations and effective pricing strategies, as well as being responsible for providing market analysis, product analysis, and resource allocation analysis directed at efficiently meeting the merchandise requirements of the Board. Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing market analysis, product analysis, category expansion, product lifecycle management, promotional strategy, and innovation pipelines directed at efficiently meeting the requirements of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

This role involves negotiating pricing, promotional support, and advertising programs with more than 125 suppliers that represent the wine and spirit products found in the FW&GS stores. Also, this role includes establishing product purchase criteria based on evaluating current and future business needs and consumer data information, as well as evaluating customer, product, merchant, and industry trends to ensure the PLCB remains current and on the leading edge of the industry.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. You will be required to report in-office 2 days per week in the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg, PA. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of experience in a retail chain store environment, including two years in a management position that included experience in product purchasing, sales, merchandising, marketing, and business management; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in marketing, business administration, or closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years in a retail management position that included experience in product purchasing, sales, merchandising, marketing, and business management.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have five years of experience in direct oversight of product purchasing and managing the product lifecycle.
• You must have five years of experience negotiating pricing with multiple suppliers and establishing new products within the marketplace.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong communication skills
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinking
• Leadership ability

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.