Inventory Control Lead

Connected Cannabis•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to join their growing retail team. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day inventory management and product receipt in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Responsibilities include counting, receiving, organizing, and maintaining all product inventory on the sales floor and in secured storage. This includes proper storage of temperature-sensitive products, adherence to the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method, and accurate product transfers using the Inventory Management platform within the POS system. Finished goods must be staged, processed, and made ready for sale within 48 hours of delivery. The role also ensures all cannabis products meet state and local compliance and regulatory standards, and conducts daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels in the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace system (METRC).

Requirements

Must be motivated, hard-working, and passionate.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Perform all job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
Prioritize and organize
Be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment
Lead by example and ensure inventory team executes the game plan laid out for them
Understand department service needs
Work cohesively as a team with co-workers
Direct staff performance and follow up with corrective action as needed
At least 3 years inventory management experience in high volume retail environment.
Must be able to input and access data in METRC and POS platforms
Must be comfortable learning new skills and adaptable to changes
Must have a hands-on, proactive management style
Must be familiar with local and state cannabis laws, as well as BCC regulations

Responsibilities

Oversee, schedule and assign tasks to Inventory Specialists
Ensure proper care and First in First Out (FIFO) rotation of all inventory for retail sale
Ensure all products are kept in their ideal state to preserve freshness and quality
Ensure Metrc and POS platforms are accurately managed and maintained for accuracy of data
Coordinate with Inventory Manager to expedite the sale of expiring products
Conduct month end inventory audits and scan and upload final inventory counts to Finance
Manage the product delivery process by checking all products against the Metrc generated manifest to ensure accuracy of the delivery
Log and monitor all upcoming “best by” dates for incoming inventory so items can be tracked to ensure sell through before expiration
Coordinate with the Inventory Manager to schedule a destruction of expiring products as well as notify the Store Management team
Ensure all invoices and payables are properly scanned, logged, and communicated, ensuring clear communication within the accounting ecosystem
Account for all inventory count discrepancies within manifests and delivery, and report them to the Inventory Manager/ASM/General Manager
Responsible for receiving all product, checking in products (ERP and METRC), scanning manifests and COAs; scanning invoices as needed
Work closely with Compliance Manager to ensure regulations are followed and address issues within 24 hours of occurrence
Work with other store locations to trouble-shoot issues with inventory audits and receiving as needed
Ensure new products are tagged and ready for sale within 48 hours of receiving
Meet with Inventory Manager and Store Management team to regularly to ensure proper follow- up on all action items
Accountable for proper disposal of cannabis waste both physically and systemically
Manage/track all levels of inventory of the outlet(s) including cannabis, merchandise, shop supplies, promotional materials and all other non-cannabis items
Abide by all policies and procedures of the company
Walk the venue on a regular basis to ensure the facility is properly organized and maintained and address any issues promptly to Inventory Manager and/or General Manager
Intimately understand state and local cannabis regulations to maintain compliance and regulatory standards.
Inform employees of new products, and assist in the making shelf space for new products
Account for all non-cannabis items
Create/update logs for efficient systems within inventory