Our client, a vertically integrated cannabis company, is seeking a Planning Director to lead a team for their growing company.

This is a remote / flexible / work from home position, but the candidate should be located in New York, Ohio or Pennsylvania.

The Planning Director leads the retail and wholesale demand planning teams and is responsible for creating and continually optimizing inventory investments to maximize sales and margin across retail stores & wholesale markets. The Planning Direcgtor will collaborate to develop strategies that will maximize utilization in our cultivation facilities and continually improve profitability. This person will also lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting process for retail and wholesale, in collaboration with finance, retail, and wholesale leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop tools and processes for planning and merchandising, including quarterly assortment reviews, demand & production plan handovers, and creating business cases for new product / market opportunities
Build planning and business intelligence capabilities across the retail and wholesale organizationsInfluence the creation of a by channel and by store allocation tool to improve planner & merchant efficiencies, and increase in stock
Establish and use departmental KPI’s to drive performance
Partner with cross-functional teams for alignment on sales & margin projections
Train and develop planning team on thought processes to identify product trends using a mixture of qualitative and quantitative analysis
Lead the creation of strategies to maximize wholesale sales and margin
Communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly, concisely, and effectively to multiple audiences
Engage in detailed demand planning activities as key markets approach recreational use (NY)
Analyze P&L reports, with a focus on sales, margin, and inventory turn; implement action plans for improvement when appropriate
Provide leadership within the planning team through consistent training, development, and recognition

Education and Required Skills:

7+ years merchandise planning experience
3+ years prior supervisory experience
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field. Relevant work experience considered in lieu of education• Strong financial acumen & analytical skills with the ability to improve efficiencies and operations
Previous exposure to data warehouse systems and planning software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, & PowerPoint), advanced Excel skills
Experience in Microsoft NAV / D365, LeafTrade, LeafLink and tracking systems (metrc, biotrack, MJ Freeway) is preferred
Experience in the cannabis industry

Compensation: $130,000

If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below – all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.

CannabizTeam is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. TEAM200