Sr. Buyer

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Cresco Labs Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs' mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

If you're interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of Sunnyside's Retail Merchandising team, your mission will be to create value for our stores by having the right product in the right place at the right time. As the Sr. Buyer, you will be responsible for setting the assortment of ancillary, non-cannabis products in Sunnyside stores; inclusive of categories, price points, SKU depth and velocity performance. You will work collaboratively with internal, cross-functional teams in delivering against sales objectives, eg: Wholesale of Ancillary, Planning, Marketing, Store Ops, and Analytics. With access to leading-edge Business Intelligence tools, you will leverage these to inform data-driven decision making in building the best non-cannabis, ancillary product assortment for Sunnyside.

CORE JOB DUTIES

  • Own and implement the comprehensive assortment and pricing strategies for non-cannabis, ancillary products end-to-end, aligning with company objectives and market trends from a curated set of vendors
  • Build a market-leading, competitive assortment that reflects the market trends, consumer preferences, and emerging product opportunities for Sunnyside
  • Create and deploy sell-through strategies to optimize inventory turnover and minimize excess stock, maximizing profitability while minimizing markdowns
  • Collaborate with internal Planning team to create curated assortments tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each store location
  • Establish and maintain strict adherence to buy budgets and financial targets, leveraging data and analytics to make informed purchasing decisions in partnership with the Planning team.
  • Lead the development and implementation of assortment plans, incorporating insights from sales data, customer feedback, and market research
  • Proactively ensure compliance with federal and state regulations on product sales, fostering partnerships to stay updated on evolving laws and restrictions
  • Drive the evaluation to determine the optimal inventory warehousing solution, considering both internal and 3PL options, to meet the evolving needs of the Sunnyside stores
  • Manage day-to-day purchasing activities in partnership with the Planning team by monitoring levels of product and proactively purchasing to ensure dispensaries are adequately stocked with the number of appropriate and applicable SKUs
  • Develop comprehensive promotional planning strategies aimed at achieving optimal return on investment and sell-through goals, including collaborating with store teams to implement store-specific markdowns on slow-moving, overstocked, or aged products
  • Partner closely with Finance and Accounting teams to ensure the timely submission of purchase orders and payments, enhancing financial efficiency and operational effectiveness for the business.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

  • 5+ years of retail buying, merchandising, planning, or related experience
  • Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management practices
  • Strong analytical skills and experience making fact-based decisions with data
  • Strong data skills within Excel. Tableau or Power BI experience a plus
  • Ability to stay organized, multi-task and operate in a pressured, fast-paced environment
  • Preference for a thorough understanding of cannabis product knowledge, plus a proactive willingness to learn more about the industry as it grows and evolves
  • Must be comfortable developing a strong understanding of and complying with all laws, rules and regulations pertaining to both cannabis related accessories and other highly regulated non-delta 9, cannabis infused products

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.

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

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.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Notice to Applicants:Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice ("CA Privacy Notice") regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs' policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting CCPAnotice@crescolabs.comReporting a Scam:

Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.

Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career's pages.We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.If you are in doubt, please contact us at Report-a-spam@crescolabs.com with questions.

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