1 Purchasing/Supply Chain jobs

Company WeedMD Inc. is the publicly-traded parent company of WeedMD Rx Inc., a federally-licensed producer and distributor of cannabis and cannabis oil for both the medical and adult-use markets under the Cannabis Act. The Company operates two facilities: a 26,000 sq. ft. indoor facility in Aylmer, Ontario and a state-of-the-art greenhouse facility located in Strathroy, Ontario. The greenhouse currently has 110,000 square feet of licensed space in production and is expected to have a total footprint of more than 550,000 square feet online in early 2019. WeedMD has a multi-channeled distribution strategy that includes supply agreements with Shoppers Drug Mart and provincial distribution agencies, as well as through strategic relationships across the seniors’ market in Canada.” Summary The director of Supply Chain and Logistics is responsible for ensuring the planning and availability of materials to support the business in achieving targets. The director is responsible for working directly with other departments, specifically production and sales to forecast the purchase of and timely receipt of materials to meet production and shipping deadlines. The incumbent will ensure the proper organization, storage and distribution of materials. They will oversee various inventories, establish and manage min/max for essential materials, review and manage transportation costs, ensure efficient and proper warehousing and monitoring of the flow of the goods. The incumbent must have a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management for coordinating effectively and liaising with the suppliers of raw materials, consumers and retailers. They will need to have a solid awareness of the various external influences on supply chain and logistics and an ability to adapt plans quickly to respond to external challenges. Job Duties Evaluating and reviewing the organization’s supply chain and logistics operation business practices, updating and developing process documentation, streamlining opportunities, and ensuring efficiency in all related activities. In collaboration with various department leaders, develop and manage min/max guidelines for essential materials. Ensure and enforce quality assurance procedures and processes as they pertain to supply chain and logistics. Maintaining the order flow of all products and managing the customer delivery chain. Organize, manage and maintain the proper storage of materials in warehouse locations. Managing the sourcing, tracking and reception of products and materials. Drive and facilitate the organization’s strategy for cultivating a fully engaged supply chain workforce. Manage a team of people ensuring performance and training requirements are met. Requirements A bachelors’ degree in business with a focus on operations management. Certified member of APICS, SCMA, or ACSM Over seven years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management including the management of staff. Strong business acumen for effectively managing the costs and revenues. Anticipating market and client opportunities and responding appropriately. Experience with the implementation of WMS Professional demeanor and appearance. Effective in building internal and external customer/vendor relationships. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Excellent negotiation skills, with demonstrable ability for protecting the interests of the organization WeedMD thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, WeedMD will accommodate all applicants with disabilities to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment and hiring process. Accommodation will be provided upon request and in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. WeedMD will work cooperatively, and in a spirit of respect, with all partners in the accommodation process. WeedMD is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, receipt of public assistance (in housing only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) or sexual orientation.