Production Planner

Cronos Group; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Cronos Group in Stayner, Ontario is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to develop and refine weekly supply plans, maintain the Master Production Schedule, and coordinate with Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Service to meet customer requirements on time and in full.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years’ experience in supply chain analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain analysis or planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• APICS/CSCP or similar certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory and demand trends to develop and refine supply plans weekly.
• Maintain Master Production Schedule for a wide range of products and SKUs.
• Create, issue and manage work orders for production and packaging daily.
• Monitor shop floor status to align schedules.
• Understand production capabilities and impact of plan changes on operations.
• Monitor KPIs for planning accuracy and On-Time In-Full order status; build reports/dashboards.
• Investigate variances and disruptions; propose data-driven corrective actions.
• Coordinate material transitions for new products and plan launches.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand market demands and regulatory impacts.
• Support capacity planning, risk analysis, and ERP/planning system enhancements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI/Tableau

SAP ERP

Job description

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and a natural problem-solver, then this is the job for you! As the Supply Chain Planner you will be responsible for analyzing supply chain data to align and balance demand forecasts with supply and inventory plans. You will monitor key performance metrics, identify trends and risks across the supply chain, and translate data into actionable and attainable supply plans and production schedules. Mainly responsible for creating and maintaining detailed production plans and schedules, ensuring accuracy of scheduling activities throughout the production facility. You will partner closely with Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Service to keep supply aligned with demand and meet all customer requirements on time and in full. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative, and forward- thinking. Reporting to the Master Scheduling Manager, the primary focus is ensuring the customer service target is met.

This position is full time based out of Stayner, ON.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyze inventory, and demand trends to develop and continuously refine supply plans on a weekly basis.
• Maintain accurate Master Production Schedule for a wide range of products and SKUs to ensure appropriate inventory levels on semi-finished and finished goods.
• Create, issue and manage work orders for production and final packaging as assigned daily.
• Monitor shop floor status to align schedules appropriately.
• Understand production floor capabilities, material flow and impact of production plan changes to the broader operational organization.
• Monitor department KPIs for work order issuance, planning accuracy and On-Time In-Full order status, including building recurring reports and dashboards.
• Investigate supply chain variances, stockouts, and disruptions, and recommend data-driven corrective actions.
• Understand inventory positions and allocation constraints based on customer requirements and internal planning
• Coordinate material transitions for new products, including determining initial safety stocks and production plans for launches; communicate plans and needs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Material Planning, Quality, Customer Service, Trade Marketing, Sales, Demand planning to understand market demands, regulatory impacts, new products.
• Support manager with capacity planning and risk analysis.
• Support continuous improvement and ERP/planning system enhancements.
• Support implementation of Material Resource Planning function in SAP.
• Other duties as assigned.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain analysis, planning, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas); experience with Power BI or Tableau is an asset.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or similar certification is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting findings to leadership.

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 (Stayner, Ontario*) per year

The actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, applicable market data, internal equity, and business needs, and may vary within the stated range. This role may be eligible for bonus, incentive compensation, or other variable pay in accordance with applicable company plans.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.