Associate Production Planner

Curaleaf•Homestead, FL

4h•$54,000 - $61,000

About The Position

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. The Associate Production Planner monitors the supply of materials to meet the production schedules and minimum stock levels, ensuring operational and production continuity. Able to deliver efficient, effective, and flexible solutions to meet production requirements and coordinate the flow of work and materials. Maintains a strong relationship internally and externally including the DOO to ensure supply of materials and labor meets requirements. Work under general supervision, reviewed by DOO. Decisions and results have an impact on the function and his/her success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or similar field
Minimum of 2-5 years of related experience in manufacturing planning, inventory control or materials planning role
Managing & prioritizing a high volume of work in fast paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Strong proficiency with ERP Systems, emphasis on MRP systems, MS Dynamics (F&O) a plus
Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics and KPI’s
Ability to be agile and adaptable to changing priorities
Team player with the ability to gain consensus through collaboration and open dialogue
Attention to detail with ability to understand “big picture”
A sense of urgency, high energy, and hands-on approach

Nice To Haves

APICS certification a plus
Experience with Lean, Agile and SCRUM methodology in a team setting
Start-up experience, a plus

Responsibilities

With guidance from Supply Planning Director, develops production and inventory management plans to support both material and finished goods requirements
Identify current and potential shortages, develop, and execute recovery, advise interested parties (i.e., Purchasing) of status and recovery plans
Release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (MRP) and coordinate the flow of material throughout the production cycle
Coordinate with Purchasing for availability of raw materials and packaging
Coordinate material movement between vendors, dispensaries, warehouse, and production floor
Assist in the development, implementation, analysis, and coordination of the master production schedule
Setup and monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy
Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy; investigate & reconcile discrepancies
Coordinate and manage monthly cycle counts for all manufacturing locations
Periodically evaluates safety stock levels to ensure customer service levels and net working capital targets are met
Reports monthly to members of the S&OP process the current stock position and any periods of risk or concerns as well as the demand forecast accuracy on prior months sales.
Develop, track, and improve key performance metrics consistent with business objectives
Assist in providing the site capacity plans on a 4-week and 13-week basis