Project Lead | Supply Planning

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Canada is seeking a Project Lead for their Supply Planning division. The role entails developing and implementing a planning tool while supporting supply planning activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in supply chain management, experience with planning tools, and strong analytical skills. This is a full-time position, fully remote, based in Canada.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in supply planning or related field.
• Experience with system implementation.
• Understanding Agile methodology for project management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the supply planning teams with day-to-day activities.
• Collaborate to implement the planning tool.
• Document project plans and workflows.
• Provide training on new processes.

Skills

Strong understanding of supply planning processes and best practices

Data analysis and manipulation using Excel

Problem-solving skills

Communication with stakeholders

Flexibility to adapt to requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Planning tools and software

Excel for large-scale data sets

Job description

Employment Type: 15-18 months Contract, Full-time

Job Location: Remote (Canada)

Division: Supply Planning

Hours: 40 hours per week

A LITTLE ABOUT US

We are a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Tasty's, Whistler, and Greybeard.

Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.

JOB SUMMARY

We’re looking for an experienced professional to join our Supply Planning division in the role of Project Lead. You will act as a functional lead for the development and implementation of a planning tool (Maestro by Kinaxis). During your time you will also support the supply planning groups (scheduling and planning) by assisting with regular activities/tasks.

In this role you will…

• Supporting the supply planning teams with day-to-day planning activities.
• Collaborate with the project team to design and implement the planning tool.
• Validate data & functionality for areas under Supply Planning and Finite Scheduling.
• Gather and input data into source systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document supply planning requirements through SOP's.
• Understand business process flows and possible nuances.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project plans, workflows, and processes.
• Analyze current processes and identify areas for improvement while staying in scope of the planning tool.
• Ensure integration with existing systems are effective through testing and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure user adoption.
• Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders involved.
• Providing training and support to users on any new processes or tools.

You're the ideal candidate if you have...

• A strong understanding of supply planning processes and best practices.
• Familiarity with using and implementing planning tools and software.
• Understanding of the S&OP process and the interdependencies between planning functions.
• Knowledge of data relationships and connectivity's between data tables.
• Strong in data analysis and manipulation using Excel with large-scale data sets.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Problem-solving skills to address challenges during project execution.
• Proficiency in identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Capable of effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of the Agile methodology for project management.
• CPG, pharmaceutical, food or similar manufacturing experience.
• 5 years of experience - supply planning, forecasting, system implementation or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma with Supply Chain Management focus or related field.

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work. Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.

Next steps

Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we!

Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.
Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways!We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That’s okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit(hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.

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