Technology Lead, Supply Chain & IBP at Village Farms Canada

Delta, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acumatica, ERP, Supply chain planning, IBP, S&OP, Data governance, Power BI, Inventory optimization, Demand planning, Procurement, Order fulfillment, KPI development, Process improvement, Stakeholder management, Master data management, Scenario planning

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally. Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities. The Opportunity The Technology Lead – Supply Chain & IBP is a hands-on technology leader and functional domain owner for end-to-end supply chain planning and execution enablement. The role is accountable for effective use of Acumatica ERP and planning/analytics tooling to support Integrated Business Planning (IBP/S&OP), procurement, inventory policy, distribution, and order fulfillment. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, and Finance to improve planning accuracy, service levels, and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance. What You'll Do Domain Ownership & Operational Support * Serve as the primary functional owner for Supply Chain & IBP processes supported by enterprise systems (demand planning inputs, supply planning, procurement, replenishment, distribution, and fulfillment enablement). * Own day-to-day Tier-2/3 support for supply chain applications and ERP workflows: triage incidents, resolve data issues, and coordinate fixes with global teams and vendors. * Partner with business leaders to run and continuously improve IBP/S&OP cadences (data preparation, scenario inputs, constraint visibility, and action tracking). * Support order fulfillment workflows in partnership with Commercial and Warehouse teams (availability checks, allocations, backorders, shipments, returns) while ensuring controls and data quality. Planning, Analytics & Decision Support * Define and maintain planning data requirements (forecasts, lead times, safety stock, MOQ/MPQ, capacities, calendars) and ensure master data accuracy. * Develop and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs (service level, OTIF, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, plan adherence) in collaboration with Data/Analytics (e.g., Power BI). * Enable scenario planning and what-if analysis to support trade-offs across supply, demand, inventory, and capacity. * Identify process/system gaps and deliver improvements that reduce manual effort and improve planning signal quality. Controls, Governance & Delivery * Establish and enforce master data governance for supply chain objects (items, vendors, lead times, lanes, locations, pricing/terms where applicable). * Translate requirements into clear user stories and change requests with acceptance criteria; prioritize the backlog based on business outcomes. * Lead UAT and cutover activities for domain changes; publish SOPs and train planners, buyers, customer service, and warehouse users. * Collaborate with Integration and Data teams to ensure interfaces and reporting align with enterprise standards and do not create duplicate sources of truth. What You Bring Education: * 5+ years supporting ERP and/or supply chain planning applications in manufacturing, CPG, agriculture, food, or distribution environments. * Hands-on experience with supply chain modules in Acumatica (or similar ERP) covering procurement, inventory, distribution/fulfillment, and related controls. * Working knowledge of IBP/S&OP concepts, demand/supply planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional planning cadences. * Strong analytical skills; experience translating business questions into operational KPIs and actionable dashboards. * Proven ability to document processes, train users, and drive adoption in operational teams. * Ability to work on-site in Delta and engage directly with planning, warehouse, and operations stakeholders. Preferred: * Experience integrating ERP planning data with reporting/analytics platforms (e.g., Microsoft Fabric/Power BI) and/or specialized planning tools. * Exposure to regulated/traceability-intensive industries. * Experience working with 3PL/transportation processes and EDI/API-based order and shipment integrations * Experience coordinating external consultants or managed services providers Key Competencies * Supply Chain Process Expertise & Systems Thinking * IBP/S&OP Enablement * Data Quality & Master Data Governance * Problem Solving & Prioritization * Stakeholder Partnership (Sales/Operations/Finance) * Clear Documentation & Training Success Measures * Improved planning signal quality (forecast accuracy, plan adherence) and reduced manual planning effort. * Improved service levels (OTIF) with optimized inventory and working capital performance. * Reduced incident recurrence and faster resolution of supply chain system issues. * Consistent, auditable master data and planning governance supporting scalable growth. Life at Village Farms We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it. It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team. Our values guide every decision we make: Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve. We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth. Ready to Grow With Us? If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.

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Responsibilities

The Technology Lead will serve as the functional owner for supply chain and IBP processes, managing ERP workflows and system support. They will also lead data-driven decision support, master data governance, and cross-functional process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.