Associate Buyer, MN/OH

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Buyer to craft localized assortment strategy by store and market
• Executes day-to-day purchasing activities, including writing orders and managing vendor relationships
• Develops strong relationships with suppliers of cannabis products
• Identifies and surfaces potential business risks to the Buyer with a solution-oriented mindset
• Establishes and maintains a reputation of credibility and responsiveness in the marketplace
• Manages the full lifecycle of buying for assigned vendors
• Works cross-functionally to ensure accurate data entry for products, promotions, and discounts
• Stays abreast of the evolving and competitive landscape of the cannabis industry
• Assists the Buyer in managing appropriate inventory levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, but not required
• 3+ years’ experience in retail buying, merchandising, or planning
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
• Experience managing external relationships
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ability to gather / analyze data and to work with incomplete information
• Highly motivated, self-starter, innovative and able to work independently or among teams
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI
• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range based on experience, qualifications, and/or location
• Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

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