Director of Planning and Logistics

About the Role:

• The Director of Planning & Logistics will be responsible for the end-to end supply chain planning with regards to demand and production planning, replenishment of packaging and raw materials and the management of third-party manufacturing supply. This role would also be responsible for the facilitation of the S&OP process, implementation of MRP and MRPII and overseeing the movement of all inventory materials, inter-company transactions and managing several direct or indirect reports within the supply chain and logistics positions.

Location:

• Calgary, AB (relocation assistance provided if needed)

Reporting To:

• Director of Supply Chain

Department:

• Supply Chain

Compensation:

• Salary + Benefits + Vacation

Internal Relationships:

• Production, Third Party Manufacturers, Suppliers, Logistics, Quality

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for efficient planning of all internal (conversion and cultivation plants) and 3rd party manufacturing activities.
• Facilitator of the S&OP process ensuring all information is consolidated between sales, procurement, and manufacturing.
• Assist and facilitate the generation of a quantified sales plan in relation to historical demand, promotional activities, and new product development process.
• Manage the demand and supply review cycles and provide continuous feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare long and short-term capacity plans based on supply requirements and support of the sales plan.
• Implement MRP and MRPII in full.
• Set up inventory policies based on optimized production cycles, lead times and warehouse capacity.
• Investigate and review lost sales trends by sku and category, change in sales trends and performance against sales plan.
• Develop supply scenarios to continuously improve service levels and optimize production capabilities.
• Support new product development process and life cycle management by proactively create new sku’s, manage stock run outs and reduce write offs of packaging and raw materials.
• Review working capital trends monthly and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Define, manage, analyze, maintain, and report on Key Performance Indicators for Supply Chain.
• Review Logistics performance and reduce landed costs, improve delivery accuracy, and reduce lead times for deliveries.
• Focus on developing and maintaining an elevated level of customer service both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of direct work experience in a senior supply chain management position with direct reports
• Direct working knowledge of production and demand planning processes, MRP set ups and implementation, sales and operations planning process
• Knowledge of the cannabis industry is an asset
• Proficient in the entire MS office suite, in particular Excel
• Lean Six Sigma
• University degree or similar