Manager, Inventory Control

Job Summary

The Inventory Control Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing inventory management processes within our cannabis operations. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of inventory control principles, and the ability to thrive in a highly regulated environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inventory management policies and procedures to ensure accurate tracking, compliance, and optimization of inventory levels.
• Act as an Inventory Control Partner to both Cultivation and Production departments
• Oversee the receiving, storing, and issuing of cannabis products, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Conduct regular audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations governing cannabis inventory tracking, reporting, and security.
• Maintain thorough understanding of METRC (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance) system requirements and ensure proper utilization by the inventory team.
• Collaborate with compliance officers to address any issues or discrepancies related to inventory management.
• Lead and develop a team of inventory control specialists, coordinators, and associates.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities in maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the inventory control team.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize inventory management software and technology solutions to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on inventory management systems, providing training and support to team members as needed.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure product integrity and prevent contamination or loss throughout the inventory management process.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address any quality-related issues or concerns identified during inventory management activities.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory management, preferably in the cannabis industry or a similarly regulated environment.
• 1-2 years as a people leader.
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles, processes, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and strict adherence to protecting confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven background of leading through influence.
• Organized and detail oriented with ability to execute change management.
• Solid project management, conflict resolution and people management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a mobile position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.