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Director – Sales and Operations Planning

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Cresco Labs

Cresco Labs

1,001-5,000 employees

Cultivates, processes, and sells cannabis products

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Production Planning & Scheduling
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, Agriculture, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in sales and operations planning within a manufacturing environment, including production planning and scheduling, replenishment planning, demand planning, materials management, commercial planning required. Able to understand how all areas of planning link together
  • Experience with using supply planning software, both operationally and understanding the concepts behind the tool. Able to help build off of internal tools with minimal external tools.
  • Strong analytical skills with intermediate to advanced excel skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Capable of presenting data metrics and financial information in an easy-to-understand format and the executive presence to present to leadership.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
Responsibilities
  • Challenges and inspires all stakeholders to achieve business results
  • Monitors sales and operational benchmark variances and takes appropriate actions to close gaps and understand opportunities
  • Works with Business Intelligence team and others to create tools, processes and analytics to enhance the S&OP process
  • Orchestrate S&OP meetings with all levels of the business to ensure strategic alignment and transparency to risks and opportunities
  • Develop a playbook for S&OP to achieve best in class results
  • Collaborate with commercial team to shape demand to operational constraints. Help build “core item” structure to focus on the best strategy to grow the business
  • Work with Cultivation and Operational teams to shape operational plans to meet commercial expectations and reasonable safety stocks to cover upside expectations. Learn operational constraints that affect current and future planning
  • Create item level inventory targets for facility Master Schedulers to adhere to. Have regular communication with the facility to understand gaps and opportunities to the near-term schedule that will affect the strategic goals of the company
  • Use the S&OP process to supplement and improve on the budget setting process.
  • Oversee inventory planning: optimize cultivation planning, production planning and commercial planning to ensure optimal stock levels while still minimizing obsolete risk.
  • Develop contingency plans to ensure the business is still aligned to the consensus strategy

Cresco Labs is involved in the U.S. cannabis industry as a grower, processor, and retailer of cannabis products for both recreational and medical users. The company offers a variety of trusted brands to meet diverse consumer needs and operates in eleven states with a focus on high-demand markets and strict regulations. Cresco Labs stands out by emphasizing responsible practices, community empowerment, and eco-friendly initiatives, aiming to create a reputable industry. Its goal is to ensure high-quality products while benefiting local communities and maintaining consumer trust.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$367M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cresco Labs' robust financial health, evidenced by a tenfold increase in operating cash flow year-over-year, indicates strong growth potential.
  • The company's expansion into new markets, such as the recent launch in Ohio and new store openings in Pennsylvania, demonstrates its aggressive growth strategy.
  • Promotion of experienced leaders like Greg Butler to President ensures strong leadership and strategic direction for future growth.

What critics are saying

  • Initial supply hiccups, as seen in Ohio, could impact customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
  • The cannabis industry is highly regulated and subject to changing laws, which could pose operational challenges and financial risks.

What makes Cresco Labs unique

  • Cresco Labs operates across the entire cannabis supply chain, from cultivation to retail, ensuring control over product quality and consistency, unlike many competitors who focus on just one segment.
  • Their focus on high-demand, highly regulated markets creates significant barriers to entry for competitors, giving Cresco a strategic advantage.
  • Cresco's commitment to community empowerment and eco-friendly practices sets them apart in an industry often criticized for its environmental impact.