Sr Manager, Supply Chain & Product Development

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. 

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

We currently have 300 employees across ten locations and we are in a high growth phase expanding rapidly. If you are interested in joining a world class team and working in an exciting new industry with a leader in genetics, innovation, career opportunities and growing practices, we encourage you to apply!

About the Job

The Sr. Manager of Supply Chain and Product Development is an integral part of the operations team and will help lead and develop the organization's cross-territory supply chain and oversee all day-to-day operations, with respect to sourcing, procurement, replenishment, product development, inventory management, inbound and outbound logistics (cultivation and 3P xfers), production planning, as well as raw materials and finished products.

What You Will Do

• Execute the company's sourcing and purchasing strategy, encompassing vendor selection and evaluation, contract management, competitive sourcing, and material planning.
• Manage vendor integration, focusing on quality, price, service, and delivery.
• Perform quarterly business reviews of 3P vendors to identify opportunities, areas for improvement, principal risks and uncertainties and ensure supply vulnerability is mitigated by building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to enhance resilience and minimize disruptions.
• Ensure S&OP/demand planning goals are achieved with accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
• Monitor and collaborate the cross territory production planning groups to maintain consistent material availability for manufacturing and packaging in accordance with sales and supply demand..
• Manage FGI and raw materials balances to ensure replenishments are timely and accurate.
• Develop and maintain SOPs essential for optimizing the supply chain team to meet company goals.
• Collaborate with FP&A to develop analytical tools and reports for effective management of supply chain performance KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by evaluating new technologies, industry best practices, and conducting quarterly score
• Accountable for managing all supply chain-related budgets, including procurement spend and development costs.
• Lead a staff responsible for sourcing procurement, replenishment, product development, and SC systems across multiple facilities.
• Collaborate successfully with various indirect business partners to secure buy-in without direct authority.
• Implement Strategic Sourcing methods such as competitive bidding using RFx protocol, negotiation, and contracting.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions, quality issues, and compliance challenges.
• Utilize supply chain management software and tools to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.

ERP Requirements  

• Business partner with Director of Business Systems & Sr Director of FPA to develop scalable solutions to enrich analytics opportunities within Acumatica and reporting

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages team of Supply Chain function and Product Management (2-4 people)

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related quantitative field required OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eight years or more of progressive experience in operations and/or business intelligence roles AND Three years or more supervisory experience, preferably in the Cannabis industry
• Ability to balance multiple, diverse priorities and produce high quality deliverables
• Advanced skills in MS Office / G-Suite applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Communication skills of explaining complex data topics to non-experts (i.e. sales, production, supply chain, cultivation, and other non-finance business units)
• A benefit if proficient in Tableau - BI Reporting Tool / Power BI
• Strong experience working with large-scale datasets and multiple tasks or projects simultaneously
• Ability to learn Cannabis related systems, i.e. METRC, Acumatica

Compensation Description (annually): The salary range for this position in the selected city is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for variable compensation or additional incentives. 

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting, innovative workplace with an inclusive culture that offers rare career opportunities, and a chance to make a real-world impact in a new start-up industry! We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis industry.  

• Competitive Pay
• 401 (k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance
• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!

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