About Us
Cannabis NB is a government-owned corporation and New Brunswick’s leading retailer of cannabis products. We are committed to providing a safe, reliable, and enjoyable shopping experience for our customers. As we continue to expand and evolve, we are seeking a skilled Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join our team and lead our category management strategy to drive business growth and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Our Goal:
To deliver a world-class customer experience rooted in knowledge, care, and safety.

Our Mission:
To provide access to quality-assured products while empowering customers through meaningful conversations and accurate information.

Our Mandate:
To support public education and harm reduction by promoting socially responsible cannabis use across the province.

About the Role
The Senior Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for developing and executing the company’s overall supply chain strategy. A key focus will be demand-planning, forecasting, inventory management, replenishment, and allocation. The position will establish inventory targets and service-level KPIs, lead forecasting and demand planning processes, and optimize inventory across locations. The goal is to ensure the business can effectively support customer demand. The role will also work closely with suppliers, warehouses, distribution partners, and internal teams to identify and resolve supply constraints and improve overall supply chain performance. Strong collaboration with Retail Operations, Finance, and Category teams will be essential to ensure supply plans align with broader business goals.

Reporting to the Director of Category, the Senior Supply Chain Specialist will also play an important role in analyzing and improving supply chain performance. This includes monitoring supplier performance, inventory levels, service levels, and forecasting accuracy. The role will identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans when needed. It will also lead process improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen forecasting, replenishment, and inventory management. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Strategy: Support the development and execution of supply chain strategies that improve operational performance, service levels, and efficiency. Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and recommend process improvements while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Lead demand forecasting and planning across categories and SKUs, continuously improving forecast accuracy while managing demand scenarios, risks, and changing business needs.
• Inventory Strategy & Optimization: Develop inventory targets, policies, safety stock, and replenishment parameters to optimize inventory productivity, minimize excess and obsolete inventory, and balance product availability with inventory investment.
• Replenishment, Allocation & Distribution: Own replenishment and allocation strategies across the store network, partnering with suppliers, warehouses, and distribution providers to balance inventory, monitor product flow and delivery performance, maintain service levels, and mitigate supply constraints.
• Supply Chain Analytics & Cross-Functional Planning: Develop and leverage reporting, dashboards, and forward-looking analysis to identify trends and opportunities, while partnering with Category, Retail Operations, and Finance teams to align supply plans with broader business objectives.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, develop contingency plans, and lead process improvement and automation initiatives that strengthen supply continuity, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial and business benefits.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. Professional Supply Chain Certification (e.g. SCMP, CPIM, CSCP) would be considered an asset.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory, replenishment, or related roles, with experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning, including forecasting, inventory optimization, replenishment, allocation, distribution, and supplier management.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with strong commercial acumen and the ability to turn data into practical business decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across Category, Retail Operations, Finance, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Microsoft D365, and supply chain analytics, with experience developing reports and using data to improve performance.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills, with experience identifying risks, developing solutions, and delivering measurable results.

Why Join Us?

• Salary range: $80,226 - $93,044
• Sick time, pro-rated vacation, wellness time & generous pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and support for continuous learning and career growth.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals in a dynamic and evolving industry.
• A chance to contribute to a growing organization with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer experiences.

Working Conditions

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to travel to Cannabis NB locations throughout New Brunswick for meetings and events as required.
• Some events may occur outside regular business hours or on weekends.
• Remote position (candidate must reside in New Brunswick at the time of employment).
• Must have a dedicated home office space and reliable high-speed internet.

Language Competencies

• Written and spoken proficiency in English (bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset).

How to Apply  
Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application system.  

https://www.cannabis-nb.com/recruitment  

Candidates selected for further consideration will participate in a competency-based selection process and may be required to complete additional assessments.  

Cannabis NB is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to reflecting the diverse communities we serve and strive to maintain an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, respected, and supported.