Head of Operations ANZ

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in NSW, AUS
Remote
Senior level
Cannabis • Food • News + Entertainment • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Leads ANZ operations by translating commercial strategy into supply chain execution. Oversees demand and supply planning, order management, procurement, logistics, CMO production schedules, inventory optimization, S&OP, vendor SLAs, budgets, compliance, and process automation. Manages cross-functional teams across planning, logistics, and customer service while improving operational efficiency, working capital, service levels, and regulatory adherence.
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About Tilray Brands, Inc.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray”) (Nasdaq: TLRY; TSX: TLRY), is  leading global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is leading as a transformative force at the nexus of cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment, elevating lives through moments of connection. Tilray’s mission is to be a leading premium lifestyle company with a house of brands and innovative products that inspire joy, wellness and create memorable experiences. Tilray’s unprecedented platform supports over 40 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and craft beverages.  

The Head of Operations ANZ sits directly between the foundational execution teams and the Commercial Operations Director International. This role is responsible for translating high-level commercial strategies into day-to-end supply chain execution, overseeing cross-functional planning workflows, and optimizing multi-channel operational metrics. 

The role is highly strategic focusing on process adherence, continues improvement and had direct responsibility for the operations in the region. The Commercial Operations Manager reporting to this role remains responsible for the execution and management of the day-to-day business. 

Role and Responsibilities  

 

Team and Operations Management 

  • Liaise with the Commercial Operations Director to execute strategic goals, align supply chain capacities with financiais budgets, and bridge the gap between commercial growth aspirations and operational capabilities. 

  • Plan and monitor demand planning, supply planning, and order management/customer service operations within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopify to ensure continuous progress in accuracy & process improvements. 

  • Supervise staff across departments by leading, mentoring, and developing direct reports in planning, logistics, and customer service while providing performance-driven feedback. 

  • Evaluate the efficiency of business procedures regularly and implement targeted process automation and workflow optimization projects across e-commerce, ERP, and warehouse networks. 

  • Manage commercial procurement processes and balance internal resources efficiently by overseeing international inbound logistics, customs clearance, and domestic Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) production schedules. 

  • Review localized financial information and manage line-item operational budgets, aggressively minimizing working capital, logistics costs, and inventory waste. 

  • Implement and enforce organizational policies to maintain structural consistency, establish regional safety stock parameters, and mitigate slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB/FEFO). 

  • Evaluate overall performance data by gathering and interpreting cross-departmental metrics, governing the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, and managing external vendor service level agreements (SLAs). 

  • Ensure all business practices comply with relevant legal and industry regulations, strictly enforcing pharmaceutical logistics compliance standards, including GDP, cold chain validation, and QA batch release timelines. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional Certification preferred (e.g., APICS CSCP or CPIM) 

  • Experience: 6–8 years of progressive supply chain experience, specifically within a strictly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Devices) and solid experience leading S&OP/IBP cycles. 

  • Leadership: 3–5 years of direct people management experience, with a proven track record of supervising mid-level professionals or distinct sub-teams. 

  • Systems & Technical Skills: Hands-on mastery of Tier 1/2 ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and e-commerce ecosystems (Shopify), specifically focused on data integrity, inventory parameters, and workflow automation. 

Soft Skills & Communication 

  • Advanced cross-functional negotiation skills  

  • Escalation management experience 

Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.  

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.

Please note that Tilray does not authorize, engage, or sponsor any consultants, agencies or organizations that seek certain personal or financial information from you (e.g. passwords, login ids, credit card information). Tilray does not charge any application, processing or onboarding fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. 

Tilray does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Tilray or any of its subsidiaries, directly or indirectly, will be considered Tilray Brands, Inc. property. Tilray will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for engaged services to submit resumes.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 6–8 years of progressive supply chain experience
  • Experience in a strictly regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices
  • Experience leading S&OP or IBP cycles
  • 3–5 years of direct people management experience
  • Experience supervising mid-level professionals or distinct sub-teams
  • Hands-on mastery of Tier 1 or Tier 2 ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Experience with e-commerce ecosystems, ideally Shopify
  • Professional certification such as APICS CSCP or CPIM
  • Advanced cross-functional negotiation skills
  • Escalation management experience
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The Company
HQ: Nanaimo
3,595 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Tilray Brands is a global lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company operating across Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. It brings together cannabis, beverage, wellness, and entertainment businesses through a portfolio of more than 40 brands in over 20 countries, offering cannabis products, hemp-based foods, craft beverages, and other products intended to inspire joy, wellness, and memorable experiences.

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