Buying Coordinator/Delivery Driver

The Apothecarium, founded in 2011, is a full-service medical and recreational cannabis dispensary with 4 locations in California, 6 locations in Pennsylvania, 4 locations in Maryland, and 3 locations in New Jersey. The Apothecarium prides itself on giving customers access to a wide variety of appropriately priced cannabis products in a safe, well-appointed setting. We believe in, invest in, and deliver, skilled and trained cannabis consultations and consumer experiences that enhance and enrich our customers’ lives and wellness. Come see why our patients and customers choose The Apothecarium for their cannabis buying experience!

The Buying Coordinator is responsible for maintaining adequate stock levels and variety of products to our California retail stores via the procurement workflows dictated by the procurement team and retail leadership. This includes packaging and delivering inventory transfers between our stores, assisting with the ordering and intake process, and working with retail management and team members to manage inventory workflows in strict compliance with all state laws and standard operating procedures of The Apothecarium.

The Apothecarium’s inventory department offers our members a reliable selection of high-quality products in a comfortable, professional setting, where our commitment to sustainable operations is demonstrated by exemplary business practices that protect people and the environment.

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 98Point6 (remote primary care)
• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program

• Stand constantly
• Walk frequently
• Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

• Assist with all inventory receipt, storage and distribution as needed
• Assist with the intake process by checking in deliveries against manifest & invoices to ensure accuracy
• Assist with the intake and processing of products at distribution warehouse including cleaning and organization.
• Package and distribute inventory transfers between store locations
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections at the start of every shift
• Load and unload product into vehicles upon start and end of each shift
• Inspect and care for packages while in transit, and carefully handle company vehicles
• Securely deliver time-sensitive packages to local retailers and facilities
• Obey all local, state and federal traffic and driving laws while driving a company vehicle
• Assist with data entry and regular maintenance of products and inventory levels
• Complete detailed daily reports associated with deliveries and pick-ups
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly cycle inventory audits
• Audit product data and product laboratory test results to ensure accuracy
• Execute checks of packaging and labeling for products as needed
• Assist in troubleshooting inventory discrepancies
• Assist with product return & exchange logistics
• Ensure the retail team correctly signs off on all required paperwork
• Coordinate with Head Buyer, Retail Managers and other stakeholders to ensure adequate store stock levels and variety.
• Facilitate inventory communication between procurement team and Retail Managers
• Provide feedback and suggestions to Associate Buyers, Procurement Manager, and Head Buyer to continuously improve the procurement & distribution processes
• Comply with company security protocols, DOT regulations, CA Department of Cannabis Control regulations, and all company policies/procedures.
• Use discretion with sensitive and confidential security and business information
• Apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues that arise upon delivery
• Maintain and cultivate a professional and positive relationship with our vendors
• Maintain a positive, caring attitude, and treat customers/co-workers with respect and sensitivity

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent in professional and life experience
• Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S.
• Applicants may be required to take a background check after a conditional offer is made. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record

• Experience working with retail inventory
• Experience working with METRC
• Experience working in retail
• Experience working in medical services/health & wellness industry

$26 - $29 an hour

*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.