Inventory Lead

Ayr Wellness • Reno, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Lead supports the Inventory Manager or Supervisor and dispensary staff in supervising and maintaining accurate inventory control. The role provides leadership, guidance, and support to team members while fostering a positive, upbeat, and respectful environment. The Inventory Lead regularly compares physical inventory with system quantities and uses inventory control practices to keep them aligned.

The position supports retail operations by managing stock levels, variances, storage, menu updates, and consumption; conducting counts and audits; maintaining an organized and clean facility; and ensuring products are stocked and ready for purchase. It also requires accurate reporting, communication of irregularities and inventory issues, and keeping digital and physical menus current.

Work is primarily performed in a dispensary. The environment may be odorous and loud due to fans and filtration systems, with temperatures fluctuating between cold and warm. The role involves frequent contact with staff, vendors, and customers, and may involve interaction with law enforcement and state inspectors. Physical duties include extended computer use, moving around a retail environment, transporting products or totes weighing up to 30 pounds, and standing, walking, bending, twisting, and turning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience working in inventory, logistics, and/or a cannabis retail setting.
• Meet the age requirement established by the state cannabis agency.
• Pass all background checks required by the state cannabis agency.
• Accommodate scheduling that may include varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Able to use a computer for extended periods and operate a computer/POS system, printers, phones, and photocopy machines.
• Able to move about a typical office and retail environment.
• Able to frequently move and transport dispensary products or totes weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Able to twist, turn, bend, stand, and walk as required for the duties.

Responsibilities

• Support retail operations in delivering consistent, positive customer experiences by managing stock levels, variances, storage, menu updates, and consumption to drive inventory accuracy.
• Perform inventory counts, weekly audits, and necessary adjustments to support the retail business.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; ensure inventory is put away and secured, and work areas are clean.
• Participate in the movement of physical stock for order processing.
• Report irregularities to the Inventory Supervisor or Manager.
• Check that digital and physical menus are up to date and accurate.
• Provide regular reporting as required by internal operations and state requirements.
• Ensure product is stocked on the sales floor and ready for purchase.
• Communicate variance issues or missing information that could prevent an inventory order from being properly entered to the Inventory Supervisor or Manager.
• Hold the team to a high standard and ensure communication is consistent, including praise and feedback.
• Maintain the appearance of the store and ensure all areas, including restrooms, are clean, safe, and guest-ready.
• Stay current with and adhere to policies and regulations of the state cannabis agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED