Job Description:
Who we are…
C3 Industries is led by a passionate, creative, and hardworking team of cannabis cultivation and processing experts. We produce and sell the highest quality, indoor cannabis flower and extracted products (
At C3I our product is cannabis, but our most important asset is our people. We believe in hiring locally, offering competitive compensation packages, and giving our employees an opportunity to learn and grow. As a company, we are committed to being active corporate citizens and community members and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
- Assist Merchandise Planning Manager with developing assortment architecture for retail stores that includes developing the percentage of C3I products and 3rd party products to ensure customers have desired quantities in overall product selection.
- Responsible for planning, selecting, and purchasing 3rd party products and merchandise for assigned retail locations.
- Create and maintain effective partnerships with key vendors, effectively negotiating terms, pricing, and vendor agreements; partner with applicable internal departments to develop and execute terms.
- Maintain purchase orders and tracking information in designated system ensuring that orders are received, in full, at designated locations and that Accounting has necessary information to complete vendor payment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners on incoming product, product introductions and pricing.
- Work closely with Retail Leaders, Merchandise Planning and Finance on sales and inventory reporting to ensure stores have adequate supply on hand in key categories and products.
- Manage monthly Open-to-Buy for all 3rd party assortments; report data to company leadership team.
- Collaborate with Merchandise Planning Manager and Executive team
Job Requirements:
members to create pricing strategy that is competitive with the competition, and yields determined margins.
- Work closely with Merchandise Planning and Finance to develop and maintain a robust and efficient sales reporting and product performance metrics down to the SKU as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams on creating seasonally appropriate lifestyle accessories and apparel.
- Maintain pulse on upcoming trends, and new vendors; establish and maintain relationships with new vendors.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, Retail Management or related field, 3+ years' experience or equivalent
- Experience with ERP and/or Inventory Management systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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Working knowledge about the cannabis industry, customer requests, and upcoming trends and vendors.
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Highly analytical, capable of turning raw data into information and insights.
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Excellent organizational skills, ability to develop and implement operational best practices.
- Good judgment in a fast-moving environment with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks.
- Must possess excellent business judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common sense approach to getting things done.
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Regular travel to retail stores located in Michigan, and occasional travel to other states required.
- Proven ability to establish strong credibility and build relationships, operate in an environment of ambiguity, and maintain strict confidentiality.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, prior experience developing and managing a budget.
- You have an unwavering sense of accuracy with the ability to interpret ordinances and regulations.
- You have a familiarity and passion for the cannabis industry and are excited about working in a fast-paced start up.
- You are detailed orientated and are comfo