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Be at the heart of our alcoholic beverage operations! Lead purchasing, merchandising, and inventory strategy for the DABS. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for the industry and a talent for optimizing operations, this is your chance to make your mark.

*Responsibilities  *

As the Division Director, Consumer Purchasing and Merchandising you will:

• Exercise discretion and judgment in managing the administrative and operational functions and serve as technical experts over the Consumer Purchasing and Merchandising division in the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services.
• Plan, implement, coordinate and monitor division operations which includes: buying alcoholic beverage products, store-level inventory management, category management, and merchandising planning. 
• Develop and draft policies, procedures, rules, legislation, correspondence, etc. Ensure compliance with state and federal law. 
• Respond to public, private, industry and special interest concerns and GRAMA requests. 
• Represent agency at legislative, commission and administrative meetings and hearings. 
• Coordinate program operations with other state, federal and local governmental agencies. 
• Oversee the preparation of the division's budget and monitor fiscal activity to ensure conformity to goals and budget constraints. 
• Supervise staff including monitoring and delegating work assignments, providing performance evaluations, hiring and recommending disciplinary actions including terminations. 

Minimum Requirements

• Strong analytical skills are necessary for evaluating inventory levels, market data, and making informed purchasing decisions.
• A deep understanding of the alcoholic beverage industry, including product knowledge, category management, distribution channels, and market trends, is vital.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, budgets, and complex projects is crucial.
• A thorough understanding of relevant state and federal laws and regulations related to the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages is critical.
• 5 Years Experience in Supply Chain Management
• 5 Years experience in People Management
• 5 year experience in Inventory Category Management
• 21 years of age or older.
• Successfully pass a Criminal History Background check.

*Preference(s): *

• Bachelor's degree and any relevant certifications in supply chain, inventory management, category management, etc. or equivalent experience of 5 or mo re years of work experience in this field of work. 

*Why You Should Join Our Team *

The DABS is a public enterprise, generating over $580 million in annual revenue. The DABS s mission is multifold: conduct, license, and regulate the sale of alcoholic products in a manner and at prices that reasonably satisfy the public demand, while also reducing the harmful effects of over consumption of alcoholic products and eliminating underage drinking.

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control please visit our website at

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https://abs.utah.gov/

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*Summary of Benefits Offered *

*Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP): *

• High deductible option with a low bi-weekly premium as well as employer contributions into a health savings account to help with out of pocket medical costs.
• Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.
• Low premium costs for dental and vision insurance.

*Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS): *

• Employer contributions equal to 10% of your salary between both a pension and 401(k) plan or a 401(k) only plan.&n bsp;
• Employer match of up to $26 per paycheck into your 401(k) on top of what you will already be receiving.
• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are veste after four years.

*Paid time off: *

• Eligible employees may accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave each pay period. (Annual leave accrual rate increases with years of service). 
• 12 paid holidays.

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The Division of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees. 

*Supplemental Information *

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.