Material Planning Analyst

Description

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/. 

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

The Material Planning Analyst is responsible for end-to-end material planning for a defined portfolio of direct and indirect materials. This role ensures the timely availability of materials to support production while optimizing inventory levels through effective planning, parameter ownership, and cross-functional collaboration.

A key accountability of this role is the development, standardization, and continuous optimization of inventory planning parameters—including min/max levels, safety stock, and replenishment strategies. The Analyst is expected to build and refine these models based on demand patterns, lead times, variability, and service level targets to drive supply stability and inventory efficiency.

Working closely with Procurement, Operations, Quality, and Supply Planning, the Material Planning Analyst supports supply continuity, improves inventory performance, and contributes to data-driven decision-making within a regulated (GPP) environment.

This position is based out of Stayner, Ontario

What you’ll be doing:

• Execute end-to-end material planning for a defined portfolio of direct and indirect materials, ensuring alignment with production schedules and demand requirements

• Translate demand forecasts and production plans into material requirements

• Establish, maintain, and continuously refine min/max inventory levels for all assigned materials, leveraging demand variability, lead times, and service level targets

• Develop and optimize planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times), ensuring consistency and scalability across the material portfolio

• Monitor material availability and proactively manage shortages, delays, and supply disruptions

• Partner with Procurement to support supplier communication, delivery tracking, and issue resolution

• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including reduction of excess and obsolete inventory

• Assist in material lifecycle management activities, including phase-in/phase-out planning and controlled inventory depletion

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of material master data and support BOM alignment for assigned materials

• Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring material readiness and identifying potential supply risks

• Identify and escalate supply risks (e.g., supplier performance, variability, regulatory constraints) and support mitigation actions

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, parameter effectiveness, and system utilization

• Ensure all planning activities comply with SOX controls, internal governance, and regulatory requirements related to cannabis handling, traceability, and reporting

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3–5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply planning within a CPG or regulated environment

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, basic modeling); working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail

• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

• Foundational understanding of inventory management principles (min/max, safety stock, reorder points, lead times)

• Working knowledge of regulated environments and compliance requirements (SOX knowledge is an asset)

• Supply chain certification (e.g., CPIM) is considered an asset

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000 (Stayner, Ontario*) per year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.