Senior Analyst, Inventory

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.
 

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.
 

Lottery | Casino | Sports
 

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.

We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.

Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

  We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC.
 

  For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations: 
 

                2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver | 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops
 

  This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity

  Expected Salary Range: $70,177.00 - $87,722.00 - $109,652.00 
 

                Our typical hiring range will be +/- 5% of the midpoint shown above
 

                 Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role

The Company
 

For over three decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.6 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, local host governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

Job Summary:

The Senior Inventory Analyst provides senior specialist technical expertise in inventory management to the business, leading analysis, recommendations and implementation of solutions.   This role will play a lead role in identifying business requirements for Inventory Management systems and ensuring they are integrated into functionality. It will monitor and evaluate vendor performance, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.  This role will mentor, develop and guide junior team members, acting as a point of escalation on complex inventory management issues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leads analysis and recommendations for diverse and complex work related to inventory management systems and performance metrics. Recommends and leads implementation of solutions to improve inventory turnover and manage stock level throughout the entire casino network.
• Provides senior specialized technical, analytical, and subject matter expertise to enterprise-wide casino projects by directing vendors and BCLC technical delivery teams. Acts as a point of escalation for more complex issues related to inventory management.  Proactively shares knowledge with peers through presentations, training, and mentorship.
• Leads planning, testing, compliance and integration of the implementation of inventory management software and hardware solutions, and leads projects with internal stakeholders.
• Provides significant input and recommendations into the development of business requirements, design, configuration and administration of inventory management solutions by assessing customer requirements and collecting feedback from user groups. Liaises with vendors to provide technical/functional specifications and recommend solutions to meet business requirements.
• Tracks and evaluates vendor performance to provide feedback and recommendations on areas of improvement.
• Leads the creation and maintenance and communication of inventory management technical documentation and user manuals within multiple knowledgebase systems.
• Interprets gaming product standards, policies and procedures and provides significant input into the development of departmental and operational practices/procedures. Leads the work with divisional managers to identify and resolve issues of quality and process non-compliance.
• Proactively develops and maintains working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders in order to effectively resolve issues and recommend solutions to mitigate risk.
• Mentors, develops and provides guidance to junior team members. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Certification, diploma or associates degree in a related discipline such as process management, business administration, or supply chain management operations.
• 3-5 years progressively responsible experience or related background;
• Experience in inventory management systems development, integration, defect tracking, support, and vendor management;
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Technical Requirements

• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and prioritize under pressure;
• Ability to coordinate and direct vendors and internal delivery teams with the ability to work well within a team/consultative environment;
• Demonstrated experience in business and process analysis and improvement;
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly identify potential issues and risks;
• Strong strategic thinking skills – ability to find innovative yet practical strategies to achieve goals, and anticipating needs and future opportunities;
• Exceptional written, verbal and relationship management skills and the ability to engage at a senior executive level, and with key stakeholders in a constructive manner;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail coupled with the ability to be flexible in a fast paced environment with changing priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong computer skills – MS office suite;
• Knowledge of B.C. gaming industry is an asset.

What’s in it for you

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning
• See all our rewards here
   

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out!

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more!

We are trained in neurodivergent hiring. If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com.

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada