What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Buyer - Retail position at Oakland Manager LLC?
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Buyer, assists with managing the full buying process, including product innovation, vendor negotiations, pricing, promotions, and coordinating inventory logistics to meet service metrics and financial goals.
Ensure all product strategies align with our customer experience objectives and operational standards.
Establish purchasing strategies with the Buyer to support product allocation across dispensaries, regions, and micro-markets.
Align inventory management and financial planning to optimize stock levels and service standards.
Analyze supply chain data, generate reports on product performance, and audit purchasing processes to uphold high standards.
Identify top-performing products and promotions while recommending improvements based on data analysis and providing that information to the Buyer.
Generate purchase orders, manage new product creation, and track credit memos.
Implement strategies for aging inventory and collaborate with suppliers to ensure consistent product availability.
Foster strong vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and deliver value to customers.
In partnership with Buyer, team with Store Operations to create localized assortments, improve sales forecasting, and ensure product availability.
Analyze the competitive landscape to identify new opportunities and support cross-departmental projects.
Other duties as needed or required to meet company goals.
