Ayr Wellness Careers

Description

Company Description 

Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, the Company’s mission is to cultivate the finest quality cannabis at scale and deliver remarkable experiences to its customers every day. 

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world. 

Job Summary 

The VP Supply Chain will drive how we align Ayr's supply chain to our business goals and objectives. Working closely with leaders of Manufacturing and Supply Chain, this individual will be responsible for optimizing process across the whole business, implementing innovative solutions, and establish appropriate KPIs aligned with the Company's goals. 

Duties and Responsibilities   

• Drive the alignment of supply chain strategies with company business strategies by collaborating with stakeholders to integrate business needs into the supply chain strategy; serving as the subject matter expert for distribution centers and supply chain processes; and influencing senior leadership. 
• Analyze data across the end-to-end supply chain processes to identify bottlenecks and other issues.  
• Elevate visibility and risk for supply and demand constraints & define critical KPIs that connect supply & demand 
• Lead Category management team responsible for forecasting and allocation at the store level Sales and Ops Planning
• Distribution methodology  
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable analytical tools, dashboards, and metrics that drive key decisions and resource prioritization 
• Define and build out supply chain processes to drive desired capacity outcomes and identify improvements when required.  
• Champion innovation to simplify current solutions and methodologies; oversee the correction of errors, processes, and feedback loops. 
• Bring a holistic perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans and implementing strategies 
• Develop diversity-focused success metrics as an essential business strategy 

Qualifications  

• 15+ years of experience and success as a supply chain leader in a retail, consumer goods, fresh produce, or other, similarly relevant organization  
• Transparent communicator that fosters ideation and new ways of leading the evolution of the cannabis industry.  
• Successful track record of influencing and decision-making at multiple levels, inside and outside an organization 
• Collaborative mindset to share ideas and initiatives for alignment and scalable growth. 
• Solution oriented, nimble, and proven ability to change course swiftly to lead and deliver top industry results.  
• Ability to navigate cross functionally and make decisions to support profitable growth  
• Inclusive and creative problem-solver with a passion for continuous learning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Collaborative and hands-on team approach to working  
• Strategic thinker and strong organizational skills 
• Ability to champion change and new initiatives by challenging the status quo and acting as catalyst of change and provide leadership to drive 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Competencies 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead a business through transformation.
• Customer Obsessed – Dedicated to creating a remarkable experience for both internal and external customers; builds rapport and maintains meaningful and effective relationships creating trustful, authentic connections; viewed as a good listener and is easy to approach and talk to.
• Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams as necessary to deliver results; creates strong morale and team spirit that fosters a culture of excellence; shares successes and opportunities for improvement in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging and value in the team and in the Company.
• Relationship Building - viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.
• Leading Vision and Purpose - understands and communicates Ayr Wellness vision and purpose; creates a compelling and inspiring synergy between the team's work and company purpose; consistently talks beyond today and inspires the team about future possibilities. Business. Acumen - possesses a combination of knowledge and skill collected through experience; knowledgeable about key business issues and hot to apply that knowledge in creating a remarkable experience.   

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it would not be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion. 
 

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.