Retail Purchasing Manager

At TerrAscend, we're on a mission to elevate the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate exceptional marijuana therapies for patients and high-quality products for legalized adult recreational use. As one of North America's largest and fastest-growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators, we're at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Together we grow, shaping the future of cannabis. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of something extraordinary! It's a Joint Effort We believe that how we work together truly matters. Our employees are passionate about what we do and how and why we do it. TerrAscend's most successful team members understand that serving our patients, customers, and each other is what excels our growth. To keep thriving, we continue to bring together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and outstanding patient and customer experiences. This is how we continue to set the industry standard. Sound like weed be a good fit? Here's where you come in. The Retail Purchasing Manager will direct and oversee TerrAscend Northeast's strategic and long-term retail merchandising strategies and team for the Northeast dispensary network, including overseeing Assistant Buyers and Purchasing Coordinators. They will directly create and shape the procurement strategy with regards to product mix, pricing, inventory levels, and selection within the stores. The Retail Purchasing Manager also works closely with the wholesale sales team in each state.  Where you'll be planted: This is a hybrid role that requires occasional travel to our various retail and office locations in the Northeast Market (NJ, MD, and PA). We will be prioritizing applicants who already reside in one of these states.
\n All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits:Employee Discount (all employees eligible)Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)Health, vision, and dental insurance98Point6 (remote primary care)401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveLife InsuranceShort & Long Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountWellness Program To be blunt, this role will be about:Develop and oversee the implementation of merchandising strategies for core assortments by market and by store by utilizing company reports and tools  Develop and oversee the implementation of merchandising strategies on pricing architecture (Good, Better, Best). Monitor retail inventory levels at the SKU level to ensure proper levels to support current sales plan by utilizing company reports and tools.Review and approve purchase orders quickly and timely to ensure the requested products from the vendor remain available.  Develop and maintain relationships with supply partners, liaising between TA and National Accounts and Partners to represent TA retail operations.Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and methods. Interfacing with retail locations on existing and new products and inventory needs. Approve retail pricing, ensuring sales, markups, and markdowns are executed. Help develop and support product launches and promotional strategies focused on driving incremental revenue and profit dollars. Partner with Finance to analyze SKU-level pricing and profitability and create actionable plans for the team to executeRemain in full compliance with the laws and regulations for each location, always.   What we're high on...We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role we know you'll need:Associate's or Bachelor's degree is desirable.  Merchandising and buying experience (2+ years), ideally in cannabis  Cannabis product knowledge is desirable. Supervisory experience required.   Excellent working knowledge of Excel and use of other software systems used for analytics. Must be able to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Experience frequently interacting with customers, fulfilling customer requests, and addressing issues, questions, or suggestions. Professional written and verbal communication with multiple levels and departments, while being connected to the detailed support. Knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effectively interacting at all levels in the organization.  Detail oriented with an eye on process optimization.  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.  Benefits (full-time employees eligible):Employee Discount (all employees eligible)Paid Time OffHealth, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental LeaveLife InsuranceShort & Long Term Disability
\n#LI-TERRASCEND  *** Background Check Requirement *** As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.
EEO Statement At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.
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