At TerrAscend, we don’t just grow cannabis — we grow possibility. Whether it's cultivating top-tier flower, supporting patients with trusted therapies, or crafting premium products for adult use, we’re here to elevate lives. As a trailblazer in the cannabis industry, our roots run deep and our sights are set high. If you're ready to shape the future of cannabis with a team that believes in quality, care, and community — let’s grow together.
As an Assistant Buyer, you are the connection between the sales floor and customers. To maximize performance, you ensure 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.
Responsibilties
Implement merchandising strategies on core assortment by market and by store.
Implement 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.
Develop 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.
Help develop and support product launches and promotional strategies focused on driving incremental revenue and profit dollars.
Partner with Purchasing Manager to analyze SKU-level pricing and profitability.
Remain in full compliance with the laws and regulations for each location, always.
Experience and Requirements
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
1+ years industry experience preferred.
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.
