What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Retail Buyer position at Curaleaf?
What The Job Is All About:
The Associate Retail Buyer will be responsible for working with the Retail Buyer in setting the strategy for the assortment, pricing, promotion, shelf/menu space and marketing of categories to deliver to customer expectations and the financial plan. This position is responsible for supporting the sourcing, purchasing, planning, and scheduling of finished goods, both vertical and 3rd party, and related materials through the production and inventory process. This includes placing orders, forecasting sales, reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying new opportunities as they arise. You must work with vendors consistently to build strong relationships, resulting in lasting partnerships and favorable deals for the operation.
What You’ll Do:
- Creates purchasing strategies that tie to financial goals of each dispensary, state, and micro-region.
- Works with Store Operations team to craft localized assortments and sales forecasts to drive profitability.
- Develops strong relationships with suppliers of cannabis products to ensure consistent access to product for our patients.
- Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of buying: product innovation, vendor meetings, costing negotiations, executive reporting, pricing analysis, promotional calendars, and product exit strategies.
- Audit purchasing processes to create “best in class” behaviors.
- Understands the competitive landscape and identifies opportunities for Curaleaf brands and products.
- Generate POs to build and maintain strong business relationships with third party vendors and own the new product creation process.
- Data Entry and Reporting within the full Supply Chain.
- Planning, forecasting, and purchasing to manage inventory levels and maximize service to the customer while hitting inventory level and working capital targets.
- Proactively taking part in departmental meetings to ensure up to date communication is provided to the team.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of 1 year of prior experience with inventory management, new product inventory planning, buying, merchandising, supply chain, forecasting tools and/or assortment decision making You bring a positive, energetic attitude to fast-paced environments, excel in interpersonal communication, and confidently negotiate favorable outcomes
- You excel in organization, attention to detail, and efficiency, with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills, and leverage data analysis and business software to drive informed decisions and streamline operations
- You thrive working independently while making impactful contributions to your team’s goals
- Ability to travel to states within the Northeast Region for 5-10% of a given working month.
Even Better If:
- You have advanced expertise in MS Excel and Tableau
- You bring hands on experience in buying, merchandising, supply chain management, and assortment decisions
- You have experience in the cannabis industry
