Retail Planning Analyst

Trulieve•Scottsdale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Planning Analyst supports cannabis retail operations by managing inventory, analyzing sales trends, and assisting with merchandising strategies across product categories such as flower, oils, edibles, and concentrates. This role ensures compliance with state cannabis regulations while optimizing product availability and store performance to maximize sales and profitability. The Retail Planning Analyst role will report to and work as the key associate to the Director of Retail Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field (preferred).
At least 3 years of experience in retail planning, merchandising, or inventory management (cannabis experience preferred).
High level proficiency in MS Excel (shortcuts, writing basic formulas, creating pivots) and retail planning software.
Knowledge of state cannabis compliance regulations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
Willing to work in a high-paced, fast-changing environment.
Open to pivots, coaching and redirection.
Understanding of cannabis retail dynamics and compliance requirements.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass a level 1 and level 2 background check
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels and assist in replenishment planning for cannabis products.
Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely product delivery and compliance with cannabis regulations.
Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities across cannabis categories.
Achieve designated variance percentages between forecasted and actual sales for cannabis categories.
Develop store-level plans that roll up into the overall business strategy, ensuring alignment between bottom-up and top-down planning
Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports for management.
Support promotional activities and seasonal planning in alignment with cannabis marketing standards.
Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, inventory adjustments, and compliance documentation.
Monitor, report and assist in the construction and pursuit of financial budgets and KPI goals
Understand the compliant ecosystem of their territories and stay up to date on industry news affecting those territories
Maintain KPIs including but not limited to Inventory accuracy, replenishment timelines, sales forecast accuracy, out of stock ratios, promotional execution, data quality, and compliance adherence.