Curaleaf Culture:
At Curaleaf, we have a passionate commitment in everything we do. From innovative products to promoting social justice, from environmental sustainability to building world-class brands, we know that none of this is possible without our Team Members, which is why we've committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive experience for all.
Who You Are:
As a Retail Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, planning and scheduling the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, supplies, finished goods and related materials through the production and inventory process. This includes analyzing data, placing orders, forecasting sales, reviewing invoices, reconciling accounts, and identifying new opportunities as they arise. You must work with vendors consistently to build a strong relationship, resulting in lasting partnerships and deals.
What You'll Do:
Analyze reports and data to make the best decisions
Driving the strategic direction of the area with the goal to make Curaleaf the most compelling place for our customers to shop by focusing on Pricing, Assortment, Brands and Promotion
Utilizing internal and external market information to anticipate trends and future customer needs to drive brand and item selection.
Visiting stores (both Curaleaf and competition) regularly to proactively understand assortments, pricing and promotion presentation
Performing competitive analysis to understand what decisions need to be made to ensure Curaleaf stays at the top of the competition
Determining mix and category position profile and assigns a role to each category
Driving the category review process and making recommendations based on analysis
Working with team to develop and approve master product assortment
Determining pricing strategy for category / product that maintains Curaleaf's pricing integrity, drives sales, and gross margin dollars
Reviewing pricing analysis to determine optimal pricing
Determining promotional price based on competition, seasonality, and events
Collaborating with Inventory Manager on inventory needs to support promotional strategy
Collaborating with the supply chain team to ensure inventory optimization
Evaluating marketing effectiveness and leading changes to drive increases over prior year
Approving markdown strategy that ties to plan
Informing and elevating markdowns that do not tie to plan to Regional SVP
Seeking and partnering with reliable vendors and suppliers; negotiating with vendors for best pricing and promotional support
Using analysis to drive assortment, pricing, and promotional placement decisions
Utilizing industry information to drive brand and item selection focusing on internal mix and competition
Creating a bottoms up plan to meet total area financial targets
When applicable, mentoring, training, and developing Business Analysts and Associate Buyers
Note: This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; you may be asked to perform other duties as assigned or required
What You'll Bring
Strong analytical skills
Associate's or Bachelor's degree; or equivalent retail experience
3-6 years of experience in an Associate Buyer/Buyer
3+ years of experience in the retail industry
Buying, inventory management and analysis experience required
Knowledge of the market, retail business and customers
Knowledge of business drivers (e.g. pricing, promotion, assortment).
Financial Planning skills
Negotiations skills
Sense of product trends
Enthusiasm, Initiative and Passion
Office computer skills; able to learn company systems and tools, preference for Microsoft application experience
Dutchie, Tableau, LeafTrade experience a plus
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Retirement Plan - 401(K)
Life/AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Community Involvement Through our Rooted in Good Initiative
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Referral Payment Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Product Discounts
Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:
2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
2020: Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award
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