Head of Supply Chain

Su&Bu; Markham; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consumer brand is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Supply Chain & Data to build and lead their supply chain infrastructure. The ideal candidate will focus on forecasting, procurement, inventory management, and data analytics, bringing 7–12 years of experience in supply chain or a related field. This full-time position is located in Markham, Ontario and offers a range of benefits including health care and paid time off.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or procurement.
• Proven experience building supply chain systems and dashboards from scratch.
• Strong background in ERP systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Build 12–18 month rolling forecasts using sell-through velocity.
• Negotiate with global hardware and packaging vendors.
• Implement ERP dashboards to monitor stock levels.

Skills

Supply chain management

Demand planning

Procurement

Data analytics

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Overview

Papa's Herb is a fast-growing consumer brand known for its bold identity, innovative products, and strong retail presence across North America. With distribution in thousands of stores, the company focuses on delivering high-quality, accessible products backed by data-driven operations and a strong supply chain. We are a team of builders, thinkers, and doers—committed to scaling efficiently while staying true to our entrepreneurial roots. We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Supply Chain & Data to build and lead our supply chain infrastructure from the ground up. This is a builder's role—ideal for someone who has implemented systems and processes from scratch in a scaling CPG brand and is ready to take ownership of forecasting, procurement, inventory, and analytics.

This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role as described by the current posting.

Responsibilities

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Build 12–18 month rolling forecasts using sell-through velocity, promotions, and market expansion data.
• Achieve forecast accuracy of 85%+ at the SKU level.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Negotiate with global hardware and packaging vendors (especially in China).
• Optimize deposits, lead times, and payment terms to improve cash flow.

Inventory Management

• Implement ERP dashboards to monitor stock levels and re-order triggers.
• Drive 4–6 inventory turns annually and eliminate deadstock.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Own reporting for supply KPIs: forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory cash flow, and margin impact.
• Present weekly insights to leadership to align supply with sales and financial goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Production teams.
• Align raw material inputs with finished goods demand and cash conversion cycles.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or procurement (CPG, beverage, or cannabis preferred).
• Proven experience building supply chain systems and dashboards from scratch.
• Strong background in ERP systems (Sage preferred), data analytics, and forecasting tools.
• Comfortable negotiating with international suppliers, especially in China.
• Deep understanding of how supply decisions impact P&L, working capital, and EBITDA.

Preferred Software Experience

• Sage ERP or similar inventory / purchasing platforms.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at . We will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Markham, ON L3R 8V2 : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s) :

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
• Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for an employment visa or work permit status?
• What is your desired salary? (Please provide a range)

Experience :

• supply chain, demand planning, or procurement : 7 years (required)

Work Location : In person