Assistant Buyer

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. It's a Joint Effort We believe that How We Work Together Matters. Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it. Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. Sound like weed be a good fit? Here's where you come in. Our next Assistant Buyer will be the connection between sales floor and customers by ensuring that inventory is in the right place at the right time. This role will work closely with the Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounting Departments and business store operations teams, ensuring principles of cost accounting are applied to enable a thorough understanding of product costs, margin analysis and business profitability. This role will report to the Retail Purchasing Manager, while acting as a key liaison to Accounting, Operations and Retail. Where you'll be planted: This is a hybrid role that requires 1 time per month meeting at one of our Northeast Grow Operations as well as occasional vendor meetings and team meetings in King of Prussia, PA. The remainder of time is work from home. 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 insurance 98Point6 (remote primary care) 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately) Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program To be blunt, this role will be about: Implementing merchandising strategies on core assortment by market and by store. Implementing merchandising strategies on pricing architecture (Good, Better, Best). Monitoring retail inventory levels at the SKU level to ensure proper levels to support current sales plan. Developing and maintain relationships with supply partners. Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms and methods. Interfacing with retail locations on existing and new products and inventory needs. Setting retail pricing, ensuring sales, markups, and markdowns are executed. Helping develop and support product launches and promotional strategies focused on driving incremental revenue and profit dollars. Partnering with Purchasing Manager to analyze SKU-level pricing and profitability. Remaining 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. 1+ years industry experience preferred. Merchandising and buying experience (2+ years), Cannabis required Cannabis product knowledge is required. 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 Off Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option) 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately) Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability $70,000 - $90,000 a year The salary range included is for the base compensation and is not inclusive of any variable compensation that can be earned in addition to the base salary. Our range is based on experience, skillsets, and overall fit for the role. 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. Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position. This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. 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Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS. Statement on External Recruiting Agencies TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.