Associate Buyer - Chicago - Sunnyside

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
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MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nations cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Sunnyside Retail Merchandising team, the Associate Buyer- Accessories supports the day-to-day execution of our product strategy by ensuring we have the right accessory products available in the right stores at the right time.

This role works closely with the Buyer, Planners, Regional Merchandise Manager, and Store Management to execute purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate product data. The Associate Buyer- accessories will help manage vendor relationships (internal and external), support promotional activities, and ensure all accessory inventory aligns with Sunnysides operational, compliance, and brand standards.

This is a hands-on, growth-oriented role ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow and execute.

CORE JOB DUTIES

Purchasing & Inventory Support

• Support the RMM with daily purchasing activities to ensure dispensaries are adequately stocked with appropriate accessory SKUs.
• Enter Medicated POs as needed for territory, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with merchandising strategy.
• Monitor product levels, deliveries, and order status to proactively prevent out-of-stocks or overages.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to ensure invoices, POs, and payments are processed accurately and on schedule.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

• Maintain positive working relationships with key internal and 3rd-party accessory vendors and suppliers.
• Assist in gathering product information, images, pricing, and marketing materials from suppliers to put on .shop
• Coordinate product samples, new product introductions, and vendor promotions Where possible).

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Pull and review weekly sales and inventory reports to identify bestsellers, aged inventory, and reorder opportunities.
• Support the Buyer in maintaining pricing files, product lists, and reporting dashboards.
• Track promotional sell-through and provide feedback for future planning.

Merchandising & Planning Collaboration

• Work with the Planning team to maintain accurate accessory inventory allocation and ensure compliance with governing regulations.
• Support execution of promotional calendars and markdown strategies for accessory products.
• Partner with Store Managers to communicate product updates, availability, and merchandising expectations.

Process & Compliance

• Maintain accurate product records in internal systems and ensure purchase workflows follow all compliance and company requirements.
• Assist in cross-functional communication between Retail, Compliance, and Logistics to ensure seamless inventory flow.
• Support process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting transparency.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• 13 years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, inventory coordination, or related administrative support.
• Strong organizational and data management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP or BI systems (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple teams.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with cannabis or CPG categories is a plus, with a strong curiosity to learn about the evolving industry.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice to Applicants: Please read the California Employee Privacy Notice (CA Privacy Notice) regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in the Sunnyside* Privacy Policy and applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting Reporting a Scam:
Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.
Please note that Cresco Labs does not ask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our careers pages.We are working diligently to block this from happening. Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs.If you are in doubt, please contact us at Report-a- with questions.

Salary

$60000 USD per year
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