Planning Specialist
Delta, BC, Canada
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Business
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination
At Rubicon Organics, our vision is to be the most trusted house of premium cannabis brands – creating elevated experiences for people everywhere. Our mission is to build brands people believe in by delivering elevated experiences in all we do. Through uncompromising quality, purposeful innovation, and trusted partnerships, we create products and relationships that enrich lives and help shape the future of ઝ الكهرباء.
Rubicon Organics is seeking a Planning Specialist to support demand and supply planning activities across cultivation, production, and commercialization. This role plays a critical part in balancing supply and demand, identifying risks early, and translating data into clear actions for cross‑functional teams.
This is a hands‑on planning role ideal for someone with a strong analytical foundation who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, highly cross‑functional environment and wants to grow into a senior planning or supply chain role. This role reports to the Senior Planning Manager and is based out of our Delta location.
Key Responsibilities Supply & Demand Planning (Primary Focus)- Prepare and maintain supply vs. demand analysis to identify risks, shortages, and overages
- Support britador alignment between demand plans, grow plans, and production schedules
- Evaluate feasibility of new product launches based on inventory availability, production timelines, and constraints
- Support allocation decisions across finished goods, WIP, and bulk inventory
- Proactively flag risks to service levels, inventory health, or execution timelines
- Support off‑site and 3rd‑party inventory planning to maximize availability and minimize obsolescence
- Work closely with Cultivation, Production, Brand, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure plans are aligned and executable
- Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle through analysis, scenario evaluation, and slide preparation
- Partner with Brand and R&D teams on disposition of excess or constrained biomass
- Support order fulfillment and allocation activities in alignment with planning rules and priorities
- Maintain planning trackers, models, and planning assumptions with high data accuracy
- Perform root‑cause analysis on recurring shortages, delays, or planning gaps
- Support inventory accuracy initiatives including cycle counting and reconciliation
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data quality, and execution efficiency
- Support ad hoc analysis and planning initiatives as required
- 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, or Operations roles
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, and production planning concepts
- Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, scenario analysis)
- Experience working-analysis with ERP systems and planning data
- Highly organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Experience in cannabis, CPG, food, or regulated industries is an asset but not required
- Supply and demand risks are identified early and clearly communicated
- Planning assumptions are accurate, current, and well understood by stakeholders
- Cross‑functional teams trust the analysis and recommendations from this role
- Inventory, allocation, and launch decisions are data‑driven and executable
- Planning processes improve in clarity, efficiency, and reliability over time
- Salary range: $55,000–$65,000
- 10% bonus opportunity and a phone stipend
- Hybrid work model: 4 days in office, 1 day work from home
- Medical and dental benefits after three months
- Two weeks of vacation to start
- Publicly listed company committed to sustainability and product excellence
- Collaborative, cross‑functional work environment
- Career growth through exposure to end‑to‑end planning and S&OP, with progression into Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Planning Manager, or broader Supply Chain / IBP roles
- Well‑behaved dogs welcome in the office
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