COMPANY OVERVIEW

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods (“CPG”) approach to cannabis, Cresco’s house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy’s, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco’s national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry’s first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry. 

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s 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

Cresco Labs is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team. The Purchasing Specialist will place purchase orders and work closely with our suppliers, COE, and warehouse team to maintain optimal inventory levels and support production continuity. The purchasing coordinator is responsible for identifying best-cost solutions for direct and indirect purchasing needs and collaborating cross-functionally, when necessary, to facilitate material replenishment.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Create and issue purchase EOQs (economic order quantities), ensuring accurate pricing and accountable for on time delivery
• Collaborate with warehouse and Master Scheduler to proactively identify supply shortages, realigning the replenishment schedule as needed. Accountable for the revenue to the pack-out plan
• Actively seek out and identify cost-out opportunities, presenting recommendations to management
• Research and resolve product and/or receiving discrepancies partner with vendors on solutions to prevent future discrepancies
• Develop and implement an efficient and accurate system to monitor open purchase orders
• Own and analyze cycle count data to maintain accuracy levels at 80%
• Expedite past-due purchase orders and communicate delivery schedules to the team
• Identify optimal inventory levels leveraging WMS, vendor replenishment strategy, lead times for decision making
• Provide COE with quarterly vendor performance (i.e. quality, late orders, shortages, etc)
• Planning space in warehouses using ABC sku classification
• Inventory and planning for all raw ingredients
• Other duties to support production as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience (manufacturing background preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel and Word
• Associates Degree (preferred)
• High level of organizational skill
• Deadline driven and detail oriented
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all company departments and employees

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.

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.