Job Description

The Forest’s mission is to improve quality of life through safe and easy access to cannabis by providing consistent, high-quality product through innovation, vertical integration and aggressive regulatory reform.

We aim to create a new standard in the cannabis industry for quality, care, innovation, and education while still maintaining a focus and conscious understanding of how our decisions within the role effect the social and environmental impact in our community and for our customers. We’re committed to a research-driven, customer-centric approach in all that we do, and we will work to have a lasting positive impact in our community.

The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for purchasing and managing orders for Standard Wellness Holdings and its subsidiaries.

The role requires a high level of organization, understanding of supply chain management, and cross functional collaboration. In addition to fulfilling orders, the role requires a strong understanding of strategic ordering and spending to ensure optimal levels of inventory are maintained.

The Procurement Analyst will engage frequently with the production facilities’ receiving/inventory personnel to ensure inventory is properly reconciled and reported.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and will play a crucial role in managing procurement processes, ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of supply chain management.

Duties

• Purchasing all production supplies across company locations/departments
• Monitoring of non-cannabis inventory; ensuring appropriate levels are maintained to support production needs
• Assist with packaging sourcing, including obtaining pricing and samples for new products
• Identify cost savings opportunities through pricing research and reduction of excess inventory
• Understand supply chain constraints and lead times on critical inventory items
• Establish favorable terms and credit lines with new and existing suppliers
• Assist in non-cannabis month-end inventory reconciliation process with production facilities
• Manage Expensify platform for company credit card purchases
• Coordinate with sales and marketing team on design, function, and compliance components of packaging
• Other duties that are assigned by your supervisor

Skills + Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
• 3+ years’ experience in procurement and purchasing
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and clean driving record
• Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the state regulations
• Solid understanding of quality management standards within the supply chain context.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to be a self-starter and see tasks/projects through to completion.
• Experience in cannabis and/or manufacturing preferred.
• Exposure to production planning processes preferred.

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