Supply Chain Manager

Rubicon Organics™; Delta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A certified organic cannabis producer is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead Procurement and Logistics operations in Delta, Canada. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, strong negotiation skills, and a proven leadership background. This role offers a competitive base salary of $75K-$90K, medical benefits, unlimited vacation, and the opportunity to work from home one day a week.

Benefits

Base salary of $75K-$90K

Annual performance bonus

Medical and dental benefits after three months

Unlimited vacation

Ability to work from home one day a week

Monthly phone stipend

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, including Procurement and Logistics oversight.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team in a fast-paced manufacturing or CPG environment.
• Experience in the cannabis industry or other highly regulated sector is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team.
• Oversee all Procurement and Logistics activities for both facilities.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to ensure best cost and terms.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cannabis

Advanced Excel

Job description

Rubicon Organics (TSX-V: ROMJ) is an award-winning, fast-growing licensed producer of super-premium, certified organic cannabis. With two facilities located in Delta and Hope, BC, Rubicon is entering an exciting new phase of expansion and innovation.

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Manager plays a pivotal role in Rubicon’s growth by leading all Procurement and Logistics operations across both facilities. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain, this position is responsible for ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the business, supporting production and commercial goals.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings structure to complexity, and empowers a young and diverse team to perform at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team of four (Procurement Specialist, Procurement Coordinator, Logistics Specialist, and Supply Chain Coordinator).
• Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through development plans, cross-training, and clear KPIs.
• Oversee all Procurement and Logistics activities for both facilities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives by analyzing supplier data, negotiating terms, trialing alternative materials, and identifying sourcing opportunities globally.
• Manage all purchasing activities for consumables, packaging, and operational materials, maintaining optimal safety stock, lead times, MOQs, and inventory levels.
• Use ERP data (Dynamics 365 Cannabis) to plan material requirements and run offline MRP processes until full MRP implementation is complete.
• Negotiate supplier contracts for long-term supply of critical materials, ensuring best total cost, terms, and reliability.
• Track, maintain, and manage supplier contracts, renewal timelines, and performance metrics to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.
• Reduce supplier base strategically to gain volume discounts and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, both domestic and international, including coordination with provincial Boards and management of transportation providers.
• Approve freight invoices, control logistics spend, and continuously improve freight efficiency and cost per shipment.
• Ensure compliance with all shipping documentation, prevent errors and missed appointments, and optimize air vs. ground shipment mix to reduce costs.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets and identify opportunities for savings, performance improvement, and process automation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Finance, Marketing, Supply Innovation, and R&D teams to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives and new product initiatives.
• Support ERP and process optimization projects, driving automation and scalability across Procurement and Logistics workflows.
• Improve procurement resilience and cash flow by renegotiating supplier terms, diversifying supply risk, and enhancing operational flexibility.
• Ensure readiness and delivery performance during month-end and quarter-end pushes in this fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, including Procurement and Logistics oversight.
• Proven leadership experience managing a team in a fast-paced manufacturing or CPG environment.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience in the cannabis industry or other highly regulated sector is a strong asset.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cannabis), including item setup, approval workflows, and vendor management.
• Experience managing import/export processes, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling, Power Query).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (SCMP or APICS certification preferred).

Why Rubicon

• Canadian leader in premium, certified organic cannabis.
• Growing and expanding company with strong momentum.
• High-ownership team that values accountability, speed, and continuous improvement.
• Visible impact on service and cost; opportunities to learn across functions.
• Quality-first mindset and scale-up environment.
• Base salary of $75K-$90K with an annual performance bonus.
• Medical and dental benefits after three months.
• Unlimited vacation and an ability to work from home one day a week.
• Monthly phone stipend.
• Dog-friendly office!