What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Buyer position at Fine Fettle?
About the Company:
Fine Fettle is a family owned, locally run multi-state cannabis company with operations across Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. As a leading cannabis retailer, our mission is to create comfort in cannabis while enabling customers and patients to realize cannabis’ full potential to improve their lives. We are dedicated to providing exemplary products and superior customer experiences. We believe that we can truly make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers by utilizing our expertise to educate them about the plant and provide them with the right products to enhance their health and wellbeing. To make this happen, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us continue on this journey within the dynamic cannabis industry.
About the Role:
The Retail Buyer will report directly to the Director of Commercial Strategy and will play a key role in supporting the success of Fine Fettle’s 10 retail locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts. This position is responsible for placing and managing product orders, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to each store. The Retail Buyer will proactively monitor inventory levels, aligning stock needs with upcoming promotions and planned deliveries. Serving as the primary point of contact, this role will work closely with in-store inventory teams, retail leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless inventory operations and product availability.
Primary Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:
- Responsible for planning, selecting, and purchasing products for all retail locations. This includes communications regarding delivery logistics and troubleshooting.
- Manage daily purchasing spreadsheets for Connecticut and Massachusetts
- Utilize software platforms and tools that allow for data driven purchasing decisions.
- Execute purchasing strategy in collaboration with the Director of Commercial Strategy to ensure stores have adequate supply on-hand of all SKUs.
- Maintain effective partnerships with statewide vendors.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the cannabis industry, with 2 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Advertising, Retail Management, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
- Proficiency in ERP and/or Inventory Management systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential
- Detail oriented individual with high stress tolerance
- Highly analytical mindset with the ability to transform data into meaningful insights
- Exceptional organizational skills with a track record of implementing and optimizing operational best practices
- Sound judgment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent business acumen, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Must be located in Connecticut or Massachusetts
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to pass a Federal Background Check with no felony convictions
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.
- Comprehensive benefit packages that offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off, including holidays and vacation days.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contributions.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment at a growing company.
Americans With Disabilities Statement:
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodation during the application and/or hiring process, please reach out to our HR representative.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veterans’ status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
