Production Planner & Supply Chain Coordinator

Vireo Health•City of Johnstown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner & Supply Chain Coordinator is responsible for aligning cultivation and processing activities to ensure consistent product availability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role owns production scheduling, inventory planning, and procurement coordination across the entire production lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical mindset and the ability to balance demand planning with real-time production constraints in a regulated cannabis environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–7+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations (cannabis, agriculture, CPG, or manufacturing preferred).
Experience working in a regulated environment is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Business Central) and inventory tracking platforms.
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel or data analysis capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Operational Awareness: Understanding of cultivation and processing workflows.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate data into actionable production and supply decisions.
Attention to Detail: Critical for compliance, inventory accuracy, and scheduling precision.
Cross-Functional Communication: Works effectively with cultivation, processing, sales, and compliance teams.
Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves supply chain and production challenges.

Responsibilities

Champion the monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) cycle with collaboration between Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
Coordinate with cultivation to align the crop schedule with forecasted market demand.
Monitor cultivation yields and production KPIs to proactively adjust schedules based on real-time data.
Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints; implement solutions to optimize throughput.
Maintain short- and long-term production plans (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
Champion monthly MRP (Material Requirements Planning) of packaging, raw materials, and operational supplies.
Work within ERP/procurement systems to manage purchase orders, approvals, and receipts.
Create and update purchase orders, item records, and vendor information.
Record receipts, consumption, and inventory movements in real time.
Perform cycle counts and reconcile system inventory with physical counts.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
Create and update production BOMs as needed.
Maintain clean, audit-ready data to support reporting and compliance.
Ensure all planning, inventory, and supply chain activities comply with state cannabis regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits, recalls, and inspections.
Generate and present reports on production performance, inventory health, and supply chain metrics.
Support S&OP development and continuous improvement initiatives.