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Canada

Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

Supply Chain Optimization: - Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance - Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, and distributors to ensure timely delivery of materials and products while minimizing inventory levels and lead times - Utilize data analytics and forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and mitigate supply chain risksSustainability Strategy: - Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the company's values and objectives - Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and enhance resource efficiency across the supply chain - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability considerations into product design, manufacturing processes, and distribution channelsSupplier Management: - Evaluate supplier performance based on sustainability criteria, quality standards, and delivery reliability - Foster strategic partnerships with suppliers to promote responsible sourcing practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives - Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and ethical standardsContinuous Improvement: - Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline supply chain workflows and enhance operational effectiveness - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps and deviations from targets Stakeholder Engagement: - Communicate the company's sustainability goals and achievements to internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, investors, and regulatory agencies - Collaborate with industry organizations, government agencies, and non-profit groups to promote sustainable business practices and advocate for policy changes

Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for short and long-term production, blending, distilling, and packaging transition schedules while managing risk from a demand, supply and materials perspective• Interact frequently with supply chain, production, sales, demand planning, innovation & finance • Develop production scenarios considering transit lead times, inventory, demand, distillation, and packaging transition timeline • Responsible for analysis and optimization of production slots (sequence and schedule at co-packer network & Distillery) for finished goods production plan to be valid and feasible • Create production plans according to the process/timing for each co-packer & the Distillery• Work closely with the Distillery Manager to optimize spirit production schedules and receiving schedules of NGS at the Distillery. • Responsible for analysis and optimization of storage requirements and pallet positions based on set and planned production schedules• Monitor monthly inventory reports by pallet to develop accurate storage forecasts and provide updates to our 3PL network, securing adequate storage at all time• Ensure internal workflows files are ready and support the transfer of information across stakeholders/cross-functional teams• Keep close contact with logistics and suppliers to anticipate materials reception, organize transition and communicate any schedule updates• Learn and document co-packer manufacturing capabilities and communicate changes/updates to internal stakeholders/cross-functional teams• Support and/or manage SAP inputs where needed • Keep up-to-date trackers and data (inventory, BOMs, material status, flow-through date, run-out date, projected and actual production date) • Develop KPI dashboards and reports for senior management • Champion sustainability by reducing waste and write-offs (tracking and projecting write-offs and processing disposal orders)• Lead S&OP meetings in conjunction with the National Sales Intelligence Manager

· Develop and supervise a supply and production plan that drives profitability while ensuring product stays fresh and sellable while minimizing risk· Actively partner with the Sales, Marketing and Product Development teams to ensure two-way, collaborative relationships that deliver greater levels of innovation and operational competitive advantage· Plan and build safety stock levels of raw materials and biomass to ensure the manufacturing facilities are capable of operating at full capacity in line with the unrestrained demand plan· Maintain and align interdepartmentally on Value Stream Mapping to ensure timelines are met and company goals are achieved· Actively participate in the Sales and Operations Planning process to ensure revenue targets and customer satisfaction levels are met/exceeded as set forth by the Senior Leadership team· Manage and maintain a successful supply plan with international customers and partners including POHL Boskamp, Cronos Israel and Cronos Australia· Establishing and maintaining cross-functional relationships with the Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams· Provide strategic direction, vision, and leadership to direct reports including coaching, mentoring, and professional development· Develop objectives goals with the team members and provide regular feedback/corrective action measures where required· Collaborate with the senior leadership team to create and continuously revisit a supply chain strategy to meet the evolving needs of the business and our customers· Develop KPI’s that are aligned within the overarching business vision · Pursue continuous improvement within each of the planning processes

• Maintaining compliance with the laws and regulations related to the ACMPR• Master scheduling of all production areas including Plant Care, Finishing and Packaging and Extraction/Oils• Creating long term production and yield forecasts considering available capacity, cultivar type, production timing and project/R&D requirements• Allocation of available to promise (ATP) inventory to both Canadian and International customers• Plant inventory management including plant counts and room location• Creating and reporting daily, weekly and monthly production results as well as efficiency• Negotiating with production areas for scheduling tasks and overtime requirement• Supporting systems advancement and project

Blue Mountains, On

Responsibilities:Identify market potential, work to establish pricing and market strategy recommendations, estimate potential sales, introduce market, distribution/channel issues and manage mature product through phase-out.Define and execute customer focused market research.Define promotional activities, publicizing the product through the press, website, media, sales force and alternate distribution channels.Coordinate program planning with internal and external clients to ensure identification of appropriate manufacturing schedules, goals, design criteria, costs and similar considerations.Conduct liaison with product suppliers and participate in negotiating with key suppliers regarding contract terms and conditions.Coordinate product introduction and market exploitation with marketing and sales organizations to ensure maximum penetration of market segment.Supervise employees in Recreation Marketing.Key Achievements:Achieved year-over-year sales increases of 27% in season pass sales from $2,600,000 to $3,300,000.Developed marketing department 2018 and 2019 budget.Designed, automated and standardized reports for each business unit.

Toronto, Ontario

Responsibilities:Provided key analytical support for the business intelligence and sales teams using historical trends, secondary data and field information to understand changing market dynamics.Provided analysis and recommendations to upper management, including directors and vice-presidents.Advanced analysis techniques, such as data mining, data extraction and data development.Created daily sales and ad-hoc reports to identify opportunities and/or issues using Excel, BW, Webi, SAPAnalyzed current market trends and promotions and present information to colleagues with findings and recommendations.Key Achievements:Launched the Field Sales Management program successfully for the national sales team.Introduced monthly and daily Key Performance Indicators for hectolitre, priority brands, visits and minimum promotional standards for customers.Identified strengths and weaknesses to strive for continuous improvement in the Field Sales Management program.

Responsibilities:Developed demand plans for seasonal merchandise including apparel, accessories and footwear in two yearly planning seasons.Organized over 1500 units per season for over 800+ independent sports stores throughout Canada. Created and maintained annual financial/replenishment plans; reconciled to seasonal retailer OTB / receipt plans; managed sales forecast to financial targets.Utilized exception-based analysis relative to key performance indicators for sales, margin and turn.Provided data-driven insights and ad-hoc analysis on product performance at retail to product and sales managers.Key Achievements:Reduced inventory by 20% from $1,000,000 to $800,000 through strategic initiatives, such as reviewing plans with sales staff and product staff, as well as analysis on a weekly/monthly/seasonal basis.Increased lead time accuracy of stock by identifying key stores and units to focus on.Increased responsibilities from apparel and accessories to include footwear.