Supply & Inventory Planner

About the Company

Northeast Alternatives/Sapura is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally focused Supply & Inventory Planner to translate demand forecasts into executable supply, production, and inventory plans across multiple states and facilities. This is a hybrid role responsible for:

• Inventory planning and optimization
• Production and supply planning
• Capacity alignment across cultivation and manufacturing
• Leading the supply side of the S&OP process

The Planner will partner closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Warehouse teams to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and operational execution. This role is critical to maintaining service levels, controlling working capital, and enabling scalable growth in a multi-state, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Supply & Production Planning

• Translate approved forecasts into production and supply plans by state and facility
• Develop rolling supply plans aligned with capacity constraints
• Coordinate cultivation and manufacturing schedules to meet demand
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies

Inventory Planning & Management

• Maintain inventory within target Days on Hand (DOH) ranges
• Monitor stockouts, aging, and excess inventory
• Adjust supply plans to optimize inventory health
• Ensure materials are available for all scheduled production runs

S&OP (Supply Side Leadership)

• Lead supply-side planning for monthly S&OP
• Identify gaps between demand and supply and propose solutions
• Support scenario planning for promotions, expansion, and new product launches

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Partner with Purchasing on material requirements and lead times
• Coordinate with Warehouse & Logistics to ensure inventory accuracy
• Collaborate with Finance on inventory, COGS, and working capital
• Support new facility launches and market expansion

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Forecast accuracy %
• Stockout rate %
• Inventory DOH within target bands
• Inventory turns
• Production plan adherence %
• Supply plan accuracy %

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supply planning, production planning, or MRP experience
• Experience in manufacturing, cultivation, or regulated environments preferred
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills (modeling, scenario analysis)
• ERP/MRP system experience required
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple facilities and states
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What Success Looks Like

• Inventory is consistently within target ranges (no chronic stockouts or excess)
• Production plans are realistic, executable, and aligned with demand
• Supply risks are identified early and proactively managed
• Cross-functional teams are aligned and not operating reactively

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the center of the supply chain and directly impacts:

• Revenue (through product availability)
• Margin (through inventory and cost control)
• Operational efficiency (through planning discipline)

Perks/Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging. Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO M/F/D/V

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.