SUMMARY
The Supply Chain Director will have direct oversight of supplier relations, inventory planning, shipping logistics, and internal coordination across production and fulfillment. This role is essential to ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing, planning, and distribution of materials across all assigned facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Supply Chain Strategy & Optimization
- Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance supply chain performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across all facilities.
- Monitor key supply chain KPIs and align goals with broader business objectives.
- Partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement through shared savings and quality improvement initiatives at each location.
- Analyze data to identify and resolve bottlenecks in procurement, inventory, or delivery processes.
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead all supplier relationship management and contract negotiations across multi-state cannabis cultivation and production facilities.
- Evaluate supplier performance regularly and negotiate contracts that deliver favorable terms and long-term value.
- Ensure timely and accurate issuance of purchase orders based on production schedules and inventory requirements.
Inventory & Logistics Operations
- Manage and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production forecasts while preventing shortages and excess stock.
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure smooth material flow.
- Collaborate with warehouse, production, and fulfillment teams to synchronize supply chain activities.
- Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other required technology to optimize inventory control and logistics operations.
Process Improvement & Automation
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and innovative technologies.
- Develop and enforce policies that streamline supply chain processes while maintaining quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, sourcing, and distribution systems to drive operational excellence.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with state regulations, as well as industry best practices.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit readiness for supply chain transactions, inventory movements, and vendor interactions.
- Respond swiftly to supply chain disruptions, delays, or compliance issues, ensuring minimal impact to operations.
Team Leadership & Communication
- Train and support team members in supply chain procedures, systems, and best practices.
- Foster a culture of accuracy, compliance, and high performance.
- Communicate proactively across departments to align supply chain priorities with business needs.
- Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective problem-solver and strategic partner in addressing operational challenges.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field.
- Seven (7) + years’ experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment with a focus on purchasing and supply chain operations.
- Five (5) + years’ experience as a people leader, leading a team or purchasing specialists.
- Strong knowledge of purchasing, inventory management systems, and logistics coordination
- Proficient in ERP systems, supply chain dashboards, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Glorious Cannabis Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
