Manager, SC Hardware

Verano Holdings; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Verano Holdings Corp. is seeking a hardware portfolio manager in Chicago to own sourcing, lifecycle, and performance across vaporization hardware categories.

You will partner with Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Regulatory teams to commercialize new platforms and ensure supply continuity. You will evaluate suppliers, drive cost reductions, and manage changes from engineering to end-of-life, while maintaining product quality and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SAP ISCP or similar planning tools preferred.
• Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Software.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and protecting confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven background of leading through influence.
• Organized and detail oriented with change-management ability.

Responsabilités

• Own the hardware portfolio by managing sourcing, lifecycle and performance across categories.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Regulatory teams for launches.
• Evaluate and manage hardware suppliers for quality and supply continuity.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and standardization while maintaining performance.
• Develop and maintain hardware specs, BOMs, and ERP master data.
• Lead hardware change management and supplier transitions.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and corrective actions with QA and suppliers.
• Monitor inventory health, demand trends, and supply risks with Procurement.
• Analyze supplier performance and spend metrics for continuous improvement.
• Stay current on hardware tech trends and regulatory changes.

Connaissances

5-7+ years experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership through influence

Project management

Integrity

Attention to detail

ERP/MRP experience

Outils

SAP ISCP

Contract Lifecycle Software

Description du poste

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Requisition ID: 17436

Department: Central Ops - Supply Chain

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Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60610

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Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com .

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the hardware portfolio by managing the sourcing, lifecycle, and performance of vaporization hardware and related components across assigned product categories.
• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Regulatory teams to successfully commercialize new hardware platforms and product launches.
• Evaluate, qualify, and manage hardware suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, innovation, and long-term supply continuity.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, product standardization, and value engineering while maintaining product performance and customer experience.
• Develop and maintain hardware specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), approved vendor lists, and ERP master data.
• Lead hardware change management, including engineering changes, supplier transitions, product improvements, and end-of-life planning.
• Coordinate hardware testing, validation, root cause investigations, and corrective actions with Quality, Manufacturing, and supplier partners.
• Monitor inventory health, demand trends, and supply risks while collaborating with Procurement and Material Planning to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
• Analyze supplier performance, product quality, warranty trends, and spend metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed sourcing decisions.
• Stay current on hardware technologies, market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging innovations to recommend solutions that improve product performance, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of relevant experience
• MRP, Purchasing or other transferable experience preferred
• SAP Integrated Supply Chain Planning (ISCP) tools experience preferred
• Knowledge or project management experience with Contract Lifecycle Software
• Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven background of leading through influence.
• Organized and detail oriented with ability to execute change management.
• Solid project management, conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective consultative and influencing approach, with proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels

What We Offer

$70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.