Warehouse Transition Manager

Initial Posting Date:

11/04/2026

Application Deadline:

11/11/2026

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

$7,911 - $11,657

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Warehouse Transition Manager (Business Operations Manager 2)

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.  

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions.  Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment 

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety 

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits. 

• Pension and retirement programs 

• Advancement and learning opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon 

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

About this opportunity: 

• This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by approximately Q3 2027. 

• After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule, however weekly in-office work will be required. This position is not eligible to be fully remote. 

• This position is a management service position and is not represented by a union. 

The Warehouse Transition Manager serves as the strategic operations lead for OLCC’s Distilled Spirits Business Services function supporting the agency’s statewide distilled spirits distribution system. This limited-duration position, anticipated to continue through June 30, 2027, will play a key leadership role in supporting OLCC’s transition to its new distilled spirits distribution facility and ensuring business operations, industry partnerships, and service delivery are aligned to meet future operational needs. Extension beyond June 30, 2027, may be considered based on operational need.

This position directs the development and implementation of wholesale business practices affecting retail customers and liquor suppliers statewide. Working collaboratively with Retail Services, Distribution Services, and other agency partners, the incumbent aligns business processes and operational priorities to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement. 

The incumbent leads strategic and operational planning efforts, including resource forecasting, budget management, performance measurement, and process improvement initiatives. This position identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, modernize business practices, and enhance customer service through business operations analytics and data-informed decision making. The role helps shape the division's workforce strategy by partnering with Human Resources and agency leadership to align talent, resources, and organizational capacity with long-term business objectives. 

As a member of the division's leadership team, the incumbent advances agency goals and priorities through collaboration, innovation, and sound business judgment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead through change while fostering productive partnerships across a diverse group of stakeholders.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position and is required to meet the demands of this job.

Here’s what you need to qualify 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;

OR three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. 

A successful background check and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) is required. 

Preferred Skills 

Top candidates will have demonstrated experience in the following areas: 

• Proven leadership of complex business operations, supply chain, distribution, wholesale, logistics, or inventory management programs. 

• A track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives, operational policies, and process improvements that enhance organizational performance and customer service outcomes. 

• Success in cultivating and managing relationships with vendors, suppliers, distributors, or other external business partners in a complex business environment. 

• Expertise in leveraging data, performance metrics, forecasting, and budget management to support strategic decision-making and operational planning. 

• Leadership in guiding organizations through change, large-scale operational initiatives, business transformation efforts, or major implementation projects. 

Application instructions and information: 

• A resume and cover letter are required. Please upload both documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Cover letters are limited to one page and resumes are limited to three pages. Applications that do not include both documents or exceed the stated page limits will not be considered. 

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications addressed to the OLCC and received by the posted application deadline date will be considered. 

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process. 

• Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday account. In addition to required attachments, ensure that your profile has your current job history and education. In Workday, click on Menu in the upper left corner, Jobs Hub, Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar, click on the job title and select Apply. 

Additional information: 

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. 

• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials.  Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required, and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday.  We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.  

• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.  

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range. 

• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check.  This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification. 

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. 

• We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.
• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. 

Helpful links and contact information: 

Learn more about OLCC 

Understanding the State Application Process 

Help and Support webpage 

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. 

OLCC is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.