Analyst, Planning

Socket.dev; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Farms International is seeking a Planning Analyst to develop and optimize production schedules, ensuring efficient manufacturing and consistent product availability across operations. The role supports Supply Chain, Production, Packaging, and Logistics teams, with responsibilities spanning planning, scheduling, and capacity optimization.

The position is in-office, located in Montreal, Huntingdon, or Delta, BC, and requires in-depth ERP, Excel, and Power BI proficiency to drive inventory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, production workflows, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools for scheduling and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize production flow.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed production plan that aligns with sales orders and forecasts.
• Plan finished goods production for all packaging lines.
• Plan all work-in-process production for milling, pre-rolls, and blending.
• Create and allocate biomass to all retail production orders.
• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for internal and contract manufacturers.
• Define optimal run lengths based on product type, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Monitor scheduling adjustments based on demand changes and equipment availability.
• Track batch sizes, cycle times, and production throughput to optimize workflows.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Scheduling

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Opportunity

As a Planning Analyst, you’ll play a key role in developing and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing, balanced capacity, and consistent product availability across our operations. Your work will directly support Supply Chain, Production, Packaging, and Logistics teams while contributing to the broader Village Farms mission of leading a sustainable path forward for global cannabis

This is an IN-OFFICE position, can be located in either Montreal, QC; Huntingdon, QC; or Delta, BC.

What You'll Do

Production Planning

• Develop and maintain a detailed production plan that aligns with the sales orders, make to stock needs, and order forecasts.
• Plan finished goods production for all retail flower, milled, pre-rolls, blunts, and vapes packaging
• Plan all work-in-process production for all milling, in-house pre-rolls, graded trim, kief, and blending
• Create and allocate biomass to all retail production orders

Production Scheduling & Capacity Optimization

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for internal production and contract manufacturers.
• Plan room-by-room utilization to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Define optimal run lengths based on product type, capacity constraints, and material availability.
• Monitor and adjust scheduling based demand changes and equipment availability.
• Track batch sizes, cycle times, and production throughput, optimizing workflows for efficiency.
• Ensure manufacturing schedules are executed efficiently, meeting order requirements.

Rework & Process Optimization

• Plan room-by-room schedules for rework and flexible production runs.
• Optimize run lengths based on rework complexity, minimizing resource usage.
• Monitor rework batch sizes and processing times, ensuring minimal losses.

Inventory Planning & Control

• Monitor all finished goods inventory levels to ensure we are always in stock and product is not aging out
• Align schedules with warehouse and logistics to reintroduce reworked stock into inventory.
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Align schedules with packaging and logistics teams to ensure timely product availability.
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and operations teams to support smooth production flow

OTHER DUTIES

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Village Farms International, Inc. from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, production workflows, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools for scheduling and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to quickly resolve scheduling conflicts and optimize production flow.

Life at Village Farms

We believe It Takes A Villageand we mean it.

It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.

Our values guide every decision we make:

Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability |Grit | Entrepreneurship

What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.

We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.