Manager, IT Supply Chain

Division:  IT
Job location: Remote (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 
Employment type: Full Time  

A little about us

Hi, we’re Aurora Cannabis, and we’re so excited to meet you!

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty’s, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state-of-the-art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A-Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A-team. 

Job Summary
The Manager of IT Supply Chain is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of technology that supports end to end supply chain operations. The role provides leadership to the IT team, ensures that systems and processes align with business needs, and drives the design, integration, and continuous improvement of supply chain technologies. This includes close partnership with functional leaders, oversight of project delivery, adherence to governance and security standards, and effective management of data, analytics, and system performance. The position ensures that technology solutions enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across planning, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and fulfillment activities. It also supports long term architectural planning, vendor coordination, financial oversight, and risk management to maintain stable and scalable supply chain operations. Interesting?  Here’s a little more…

As the Manager, IT Supply Chain you will be involved in …
•    Develop and execute technology strategies that support supply chain goals, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen visibility and collaboration across the organization.

•    Provide leadership and direction to IT team members by fostering a high performance culture, supporting professional growth, and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
•    Guide the integration and optimization of supply chain technologies, ensuring systems work cohesively to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and enhance overall business performance.
•    Partner closely with leaders in supply chain, logistics, procurement, and other business functions to understand operational needs, define requirements, and ensure technology solutions deliver measurable value.

•    Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of solutions that support critical supply chain functions such as inventory management, demand planning, order fulfillment, procurement, and logistics execution.
•    Direct relationships with technology vendors and service providers, including solution evaluation, contract management, performance oversight, and alignment with organizational standards.
•    Oversee the planning and execution of technology projects that drive supply chain transformation, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business outcomes.

•    Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, audit controls, and regulatory requirements that apply to supply chain systems and data.
•    Identify opportunities for process improvement and champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce cost, and elevate service levels.
•    Manage data quality, data governance, and analytics platforms that enable accurate forecasting, real time visibility, and data driven decision making.
•    Lead change management efforts for system rollouts and enhancements, including communication planning, training strategies, and adoption support.
•    Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for supply chain technology programs while ensuring cost effectiveness and strong return on investment.
•    Anticipate and mitigate risks by monitoring system performance, addressing issues proactively, and establishing controls that protect supply chain continuity.
•    Work with enterprise architecture to ensure all supply chain platforms conform to organizational technology standards, integration models, and long term architectural roadmaps.
•    Maintain accountability for optimizing supply chain performance through effective use of technology and for ensuring strong performance and engagement among IT team members.
•    Support technology innovation by evaluating emerging tools such as automation, IoT, analytics platforms, and AI based solutions that enhance supply chain capabilities.
 

You would be the best fit for this role if you have…
•    Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
•    Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with a focus on supply chain technology.
•    Experience creating training materials and developing team capabilities for new systems and tools.
•    Proven experience in implementing IT solutions for supply chain optimization.
•    Demonstrated success in leading and managing cross-functional teams.
•    Familiarity with ERP systems, supply chain management software, and emerging technologies.
•    Strong understanding of business processes related to supply chain management.

Bonus points if you have…
•    Supply Chain Technology: In-depth knowledge of IT systems and technologies relevant to supply chain management, including ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS).

•    Team Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and lead a team of IT professionals.
•    Business Acumen: Strong understanding of supply chain processes and business operations.
•    Project Management: Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.

•    Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
•    Strong understanding of data integration patterns, APIs, middleware, and system interoperability across ERP, WMS, TMS, and related platforms.
•    Ability to guide organizations through technology transitions, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption.

•    Working knowledge of security practices as they relate to supply chain systems, data protection, and vendor-hosted solutions.
•    Ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and guide technology decisions that support predictive and prescriptive analytics.
•    Skilled in evaluating, negotiating, and managing relationships with technology vendors and service providers.

•    Strong capability to assess current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend technology driven improvements.
•    Understanding of scalable system design principles that support complex and evolving supply chain operations.
•    Ability to break down complex technical problems and develop structured, data informed solutions.

•    Knowledge of testing frameworks, validation procedures, and release management for supply chain applications.

•    Ability to align technology roadmaps with long term business goals and operational strategies.
•    Competency in diagnosing system issues, coordinating resolutions, and preventing recurrence through root cause analysis.
•    Ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for non technical audiences.

Why you’ll love working at Aurora

•    Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!  

•    Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology. 

•    Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

 
Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.  Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).  

Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!

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