Vendor Relations Manager

About the role

This position of Vendor Relations Manager is focused on ensuring the right products are available when and where needed for all dispensaries across the national retail footprint. You will have an in-depth knowledge of cannabis products and inform the business of what is attractive to customers. You’ll maintain & leverage relationships with third-party cannabis providers, and utilize business intelligence tools for data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of retail buying, merchandising, planning or related experience
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook
• Proficiency with Inventory systems and office equipment

Qualifications

• Ability to lead profitability discussions with internal teams and external partners, with a strong understanding of vendor and retail P&Ls
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategy with the needs of both retail and wholesale operations
• Partner with the National Director of Retail or Retail Area Managers to ensure compliance with governing and regulatory bodies, managing inventory allocation caps effectively
• Perform related duties as assigned by your manager

Skills

• Ability to lead profitability discussions with internal teams and external partners, with a strong understanding of vendor and retail P&Ls
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align inventory strategy with the needs of both retail and wholesale operations
• Partner with the National Director of Retail or Retail Area Managers to ensure compliance with governing and regulatory bodies, managing inventory allocation caps effectively
• Perform related duties as assigned by your manager

Benefits & Perks

• 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
• Monthly phone stipend

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching
• 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

Code of Conduct

• All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct

Equal Opportunity Employer

• HSCP Service Company LLC 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