This role requires use of prior experience to lead and supervise all aspects of inventory operations. This position operates in a retail store environment and includes leading inventory and storage strategy, scheduling, compliance with cannabis regulations and labor laws, staffing, and record-keeping.
Responsibilities/Duties
· Lead all inventory operations and controls including sell through rates, analyzing customer purchasing habits, markdowns, destruction, and removal of product.
· Responsible for the completion of required data entry (logging transactions, transfers, and daily intake/outgoing product) using internal tracking and point of sale software and state-required electronic record keeping systems.
· Work with dispensary inventory associates while leading by example to increase efficiency, accuracy, and product knowledge.
· Coordinate inventory purchasing decisions, including negotiating pricing, discount and credit terms, delivery schedules, and payment of invoices.
· Assist in preparing reports, planning budgets, pricing products, advertising, product promotions, and making purchasing decisions based on estimated consumer demand, sales data, and industry knowledge.
· Responsible for receiving of product, including unpacking, examination for quality or tampering, sorting, labeling, and storing merchandise.
· Help design and implement Company’s standard operating procedures, including protocols for safety, sanitation, customer service, and security including cash handling, locked storage of product, and recognizing risk.
· Assist customers by providing superior customer service when budtending and cashing out.
· Help maintain product menus to ensure accuracy for inventory offerings.
· Ensure compliance with state and local rules.
· Ensure staff onboarding and new hire training completion.
· Manage continuous training with staff.
· Oversee direct reports performance and deliver inventory staff performance appraisals in partnership with operations manager and upper management; collaborate on team member’ performance management, succession planning, development of members strengths, and improvement of weaknesses.
· Manage direct reports’ schedules, time and attendance, and leave requests.
· Conduct/participate in investigations as necessary, coach inventory staff on performance, attendance, violation of company and compliance policies, and carry through disciplinary actions, up to and including terminations, in partnership with operations manager, upper management, and HR.
· Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
· High School Diploma or Equivalent required; some college preferred
· Previous cannabis retail experience required
· Experience in inventory management and reconciliation
· Prior supervisory or management experience in a related field preferred
· Strong math skills
· Proficiency in computer usage including (but not limited to) retail point-of-sale software, all MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, email
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· High level of integrity and strong work ethic
· Strong problem-solving skills including anticipatory thinking and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a calm composure
· Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment
· Strong time management skills and attention to detail
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Other Requirements
· Minimum of 21 years of age
· Extended time standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and reaching is possible
· Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
· Possess valid driver's license or state ID card
· May be required to work outdoors and/or during inclement weather
Offers of compensation are commensurate with experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Shift:
8 hour shift
Weekly day range:
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Inventory control: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
