Buyer

Job Summary The Associate Buyer will support day-to-day, multi-state coverage for merchant activities as a member of the centralized buying team. Navigating a fast-paced demand environment, the Associate Buyer will primarily support the execution of orders across the states. They will leverage their knowledge of cannabis and buying experience to curate a best-in-class product assortment and promotional offering for Sunnyside retail stores. Core Job Duties Execute variable orders from both internal and external vendors on a weekly/biweekly basis Own purchase order authorship of 3rd party vendors with the internal Portal to ensure visibility provided to accounting and store teams on delivery order details Communicate to and develop strong relationships with vendors to ensure product assortment and pricing is accurately reflected in-store and online Leverage vendor relationships to report competitive assortment and pricing strategies to leadership Partner with the Marketing team to ensure promotions are executed and messaged effectively and accurately across all stores Review accuracy of promotions programmed by IT team to assure compliance to plan prior to state date Identify assortment gaps based on SKU count and inventory level targets in collaboration with Merchandise Planners Monitor and update vault capacity targets by store, including working with store teams to ensure targets are accurate and future orders are within the optimal inventory levels Collaborate with store teams on a frequent basis with updates on product assortment, pricing, promotions, vendor deliveries and in-store events Deep dive on sales and inventory reporting to better understand the drivers of business performance Resolve discrepancies with vendor invoices, purchase orders, and manifests Identify data discrepancies between reporting tools and POS systems Required Experience, Education and Skills 1-2 years’ experience in retail buying and merchandising Prior experience in the cannabis industry preferred (ideally at the dispensary level) Self-directed and able to work without supervision; strong cross-functional team player Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects with the ability to be a creative problem solver Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Benefits Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position. Compensation In accordance with local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process. Pay Range: $50,000 — $58,000 USD Additional Requirements Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time. Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr