Remote Merch Ops Associate - Temporary Contract

Green Thumb; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking a Merchandising Operations Associate for a temporary contract to support the Merchandising Operations team in delivering and executing the merchandising strategy. The role focuses on merchandising in-store and online menus to enhance navigability and competitive representation, with a start in early November and end January 15, 2027.

The position is remote, with standard hours Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm CST.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in teams.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Understand and comply with Green Thumb rules and cannabis regulations.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Pass background checks.
• Comply with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional information flow between Buying, Merch Ops, Retail Ops and Digital teams to ensure smooth, accurate, and timely flow of information across channels.
• Maintain accurate product data, digital content, catalogs, and POS information to ensure readiness for retail and digital execution—including troubleshooting product data issues when needed.
• Support the order-to-receipt lifecycle through PO/invoice matching, shipment coordination, discrepancy resolution, and timely communication to retail partners.
• Provide retail teams with required merchandise updates, shipment details, blackout dates, and operational support to streamline receiving, merchandising, and inventory processes.
• Partner with the buying team to activate promotions, set up discounts in digital platforms and POS, support bulk-pricing updates, and assist in shaping promotional strategy through insights and trends.
• Support aging inventory management by coordinating clearance actions and collaborating with buyers and retail partners on short-dated or high-risk items.
• Assist in menu customization, digital accuracy audits, and data infrastructure workflows that enable stores to update menus swiftly and reliably.
• Assist in developing and refining scalable processes that strengthen operational efficiency, cross-functional workflows, and long-term merchandising strategy.
• Track category, retail shipment, and industry trends to surface opportunities and support better decision-making in merchandising and promotional planning.

Skills

Self-directed

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Professional integrity

Cannabis knowledge

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking a Merchandising Operations Associate for a temporary contract to support the Merchandising Operations team in delivering and executing the merchandising strategy. The role focuses on merchandising in-store and online menus to enhance navigability and competitive representation, with a start in early November and end January 15, 2027.

The position is remote, with standard hours Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm CST.