Retail Buyer

Canopy USA is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units - Acreage, Wana, and Jetty - realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S. Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, edibles and beverages via Wana, vapes and concentrates via Jetty, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA is well-positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Northeast and Midwest U.S. markets. Summary We are seeking a strategic, detail-obsessed Retail Buyer with advanced technical skills who's ready to elevate cannabis retail purchasing in the NJ and MA markets. This role partners daily with vendors, retail operators, and leadership to ensure we have the right product, in the right quantities, at the right price, at the right time. Success in this role means confidently using data and inventory analytics alongside deep knowledge of local markets and emerging consumer trends to drive smart buying decisions. The Retail Buyer will manage hundreds of SKUs across all categories, maintain healthy inventory levels, and cultivate high-performing relationships throughout the organization and across our vendor network. Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Data driven purchasing, order building, and multi-location sales analysis to optimize inventory carry, inventory turn, state-level bulk purchasing, cost efficiency, maximizing negotiated vendor discounts and programs.
• Manage the full inventory lifecycle across locations, including stock level monitoring, sellable inventory accuracy, product movement tracking, and maintenance of accurate product menus.
• Analyze data from various sources to identify top-selling brands and strains/flavors, shaping a targeted inventory purchase plan for each dispensary.
• Continuously evaluate inventory performance and processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize inventory turnover.
• Proactively seek, track, and reconcile vendor credits and pricing discrepancies to ensure accurate financial recovery and strong vendor accountability.
• Manage the flow of critical product details, menu updates, and vendor-specific information to retail teams throughout the footprint. Serve as the central point of contact to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate information sharing across region.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive purchase and delivery schedule for both in-house and third-party products, ensuring dispensaries are consistently supplied.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategy with the needs of both retail and wholesale operations.
• Stay informed about industry trends and new manufacturers to identify innovative products for The Botanist, and educate retail dispensary teams on new offerings.
• Partner with the National Director of Retail and Sr. Retail Marketing and Operations Manager on Pricing & Promotions to conduct costing and ROI analyses for promotions with third-party vendors
• Demonstrate critical thinking and good judgment to make good business decisions that drive positive business results
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned by your manager
• Travel up to 25%. Qualifications Education and Experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of retail buying, merchandising, planning or related experience
• Experience analyzing data and using it to make sound business decisions
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of procurement, logistics and inventory management practices
• Experience working independently and as part of a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices Computers and Technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency with inventory systems and office equipment Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Retail environment involves frequent standing, sitting, and walking. Daily administrative tasks require frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination for accurate typing, paperwork, and other tasks. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Perks & Benefits:

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401 (k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and AD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available
• Based on eligibility.
• Subject to change as business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment. E-Verify Participation Notice 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. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct:

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. The Botanist is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in [Insert Entity Name]. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to [insert email address]. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Request" in the subject line. Salary $65000 - $85000 USD per year