Seed Logistics Manager

Fresh Hemp Foods, Ltd.; Sainte Agathe; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tilray Brands, Inc. is seeking a seed production and agronomy specialist at Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd in Manitoba to plan pedigreed seed production, collaborate with seed breeders, and forecast seed needs for the breeding network. You will build a network of growers and support compliance with Health Canada and CFIA regulations.

Travel and field responsibilities are required; strong problem-solving and MS Office skills are essential to optimize seed quality and profitability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture preferably in the field of Plant Science or Agronomy.
• 3–5 years relevant agronomic experience is required.
• 3–5 years relevant pedigree seed production experience is required.
• Ability to apply high level root-cause and problem-solving skills at all levels and the ability to set priorities and provide appropriate structure to solve problems/issues.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Planning and management of pedigreed seed production and sales for contracted and non-contract growers.
• Collaborating with seed breeders to improve agronomic and food traits of company-owned genetic lines.
• Forecasting needs up to 3 years in advance for breeder, foundation, registered and current year's certified seed requirements to supply the needs for the breeding network.
• Developing and maintaining a network of seed growers, cleaners and distributors to support the pedigreed seed supply.
• Operating within regulations of Health Canada, the CSGA, CSI and CFIA for local and export seed sales opportunities.
• Building customer (grower) and industry relationships for hemp grain production domestically and internationally as well as ensuring customer satisfaction through the timely delivery of agronomic services.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of supply chain programs to improve the quality of incoming raw materials.
• Creating and recommending specific agronomic programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing grower profitability from analyzing the crop's conditions and suggesting suitable management practices.
• Establishing and managing relationships with growers through customer education using marketing and communication tools.
• Organizing and participating in grower meetings, tours, and trade shows to promote Fresh Hemp Food Ltd. and hemp production.
• Other duties as assigned by the organization

Skills

Agronomy

Seed production

Root-cause analysis

MS Office

Education

Degree in Agriculture

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

About Tilray Brands, Inc. Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray") (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray's mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray's unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.

Position's Department: Operations. Position Reports To: Director of Farm Operations. *This is a fixed term contract ending in late March 2027. Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of hemp foods. Consumers seek out our brands, both Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Just Hemp Foods, over any other brand. Additionally, around the world leading companies use our high-quality ingredients. Quality is our cornerstone. We're obsessed about bringing the freshest, highest quality hemp foods from field to table. This was the unwavering commitment of our co-founders who started the hemp foods industry back in 1998, and it remains our commitment today. Each Team Member is responsible to report on food safety and/or quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and management of pedigreed seed production and sales for contracted and non-contract growers
• Collaborating with seed breeders to improve agronomic and food traits of company-owned genetic lines
• Forecasting needs up to 3 years in advance for breeder, foundation, registered and current year's certified seed requirements to supply the needs for the breeding network
• Developing and maintaining a network of seed growers, cleaners and distributors to support the pedigreed seed supply
• Operating within regulations of Health Canada, the CSGA, CSI and CFIA for local and export seed sales opportunities
• Building customer (grower) and industry relationships for hemp grain production domestically and internationally as well as ensuring customer satisfaction through the timely delivery of agronomic services
• Assisting in the development and implementation of supply chain programs to improve the quality of incoming raw materials
• Creating and recommending specific agronomic programs to targeted accounts with the goal of increasing grower profitability from analyzing the crop's conditions and suggesting suitable management practices
• Establishing and managing relationships with growers through customer education using marketing and communication tools
• Organizing and participating in grower meetings, tours, and trade shows to promote Fresh Hemp Food Ltd. and hemp production
• Other duties as assigned by the organization

Qualifications

• Degree in Agriculture preferably in the field of Plant Science or Agronomy
• 3-5 years relevant agronomic experience is required.
• 3-5 years relevant pedigree seed production experience is required
• Ability to apply high level root-cause and problem-solving skills at all levels and the ability to set priorities and provide appropriate structure to solve problems/issues
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Sit/stand for extended periods of time Travel required Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals Interacts with team members and management

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $60,000

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.

Tilray does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilray or any of its subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, will be considered Tilray Brands, Inc. property. Tilray will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY) is a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company leading at the nexus of the beverage, cannabis, and wellness industries. Driven by innovation, disciplined execution, and a diversified business model, Tilray Brands operates a robust platform of category-leading brands across craft beer and beverages, premium spirits, medical and adult-use cannabis, and hemp wellness products. Tilray is currently the cannabis market leader in Canada — the largest federally legal cannabis market in the world — a leader in medical cannabis across Europe, a leader in branded hemp wellness products – with over 60% market share in North America – and the fourth-largest craft beer brewer in the United States. Supported by advanced cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities, Tilray Brands operates in over 20 countries across North America, Europe, and Latin America. Through its global scale, operational excellence, and strong portfolio of trusted brands, Tilray Brands is strategically positioned to capture expanding market opportunities worldwide, deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value, and shape the future of global consumer markets.