Operations Planner

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 Operations Planner is responsible for translating demand into practical production and inventory plans while balancing capacity, material availability, and service levels. This role works across functions to keep operations running smoothly and respond quickly to change.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable making fast decisions in a dynamic environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Planning

• Build and maintain production, supply, and inventory plans based on demand and business priorities.
• Adjust plans quickly in response to capacity, supply, or operational changes.
• Balance demand and supply to reduce shortages, delays, and excess stock.
• Support forecast accuracy and planning performance.

Coordination & Execution

• Resolve supply, production, and delivery issues to maintain continuity.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, sales, marketing, and R&D.
• Identify bottlenecks, prioritize critical needs, and drive practical solutions.

Analytics & Improvement

• Track KPIs, analyze trends, and flag risks or improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports and dashboards that support operational decisions.
• Maintain accurate planning and inventory data in ERP and reporting systems.
• Utilize data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar) to support operational insights and decision-making.
• Provide planning scenarios and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Participate in S&OP processes and support cross-functional supply-demand alignment.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency and visibility.

You’ll need to have:

Experience & Tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations planning.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Core Skills

• Ownership and accountability.
• Clear communication and strong stakeholder management.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Comfort working under pressure and adapting quickly to change.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach.