Inventory Lead (MUST have VA State Pharmacy Tech License)

Ayr Wellness•Staunton, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Lead supports the Inventory Manager/Supervisor and dispensary staff in supervising and maintaining accurate inventory controls. 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 and consistent customer experiences by managing stock levels, variances, storage, menu updates, and consumption. It includes performing counts and audits, maintaining organized and secure inventory areas, supporting stock movement and order processing, and ensuring products and menus are accurate and ready for sale. The role also provides required reporting and communicates irregularities and inventory issues to the Inventory Supervisor/Manager. Work is primarily in a dispensary, with frequent contact with staff, vendors, and customers. The environment may be odorous, loud, and subject to changing temperatures. The position requires use of computers and standard office equipment, movement around the retail environment, and frequent handling and transport of products or totes weighing up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Must have a Virginia State Pharmacy Technician License.
High school diploma or GED required.
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 and standard office equipment.
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 to perform the job.
Demonstrate customer focus, relationship-building, listening, and communication skills.
Demonstrate initiative, energy, results orientation, and the ability to work with minimal direction.
Possess the functional and technical skills needed to perform the role effectively.

Responsibilities

Support retail operations in delivering consistent, positive customer experiences by managing stock levels, variances, storage, menu updates, and consumption.
Perform inventory counts, weekly audits, and necessary adjustments.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure inventory is put away and secured.
Participate in the physical flow of stock for order processing.
Report irregularities to the Inventory Supervisor/Manager.
Check that digital and physical menus are current and accurate.
Provide regular reporting required by internal operations and state requirements.
Ensure products are 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/Manager.
Set and maintain high standards for the team and support consistent communication, including praise and feedback.
Keep all store areas, including restrooms, clean, safe, and guest-ready.
Follow current policies and regulations of the state cannabis agency.