Wellgreens Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

The Inventory Specialist oversees all control tasks and supervises all inventory activities to ensure the completion of any daily tasks necessary for the operation of the dispensary. Responsibilities include interacting with customers and suppliers to fulfill inventory demand, intake deliveries and process invoices through our POS system, monitor inventory flow and record retention, generate inventory and sell through reports, follow and implement BCC regulations, rectify miscalculations, perform cycle counts and replenish low stock inventory on the sales floor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phone during operating hours.
• Taking orders over the phone and preparing orders for customer pick-up and delivery.
• Ensure proper care and First In, First Out rotation of all inventory for retail and delivery outlets.
• Ensure all products are kept in their ideal state to preserve freshness and quality.
• Coordinate with procurement team and Inventory Manager to ensure proper turnover of inventory to expedite the sale of expiring products.
• Work with Inventory Manager to conduct monthly inventory audits and report any loss runs to the General Manager and Business Director.
• Handle returns, and exchanges with procurement and shipping teams.
• Advise on upcoming “best by” dates for incoming inventory so items can be put on sale or exchanged with vendors prior to expiration.
• Coordinate with managers for the destruction of expiring products.
• Work closely with the compliance team.
• Work with other company locations to troubleshoot issues with inventory audits and receiving as needed.
• Ensure new products are ready for sale as soon as possible.
• Meet with the management team regularly to ensure proper follow-up on all action items.
• Manage and track all levels of inventory of the outlet(s) including cannabis, merchandise, shop supplies, promotional materials, and all other non-cannabis items.
• Always ensure proper ambiance and cleanliness of inventory and secure storage areas.
• Participate in the quarterly venue cleanings.
• Abide by all policies and procedures of the company.
• Walk the venue on a regular basis to ensure the facility is properly maintained and address and report any issues promptly.
• Intimately understand state and local cannabis regulations to maintain compliance of the venue.
• Inform employees of new products and assist in the making of the displays for new products.
• Account for all non-cannabis items.
• Create/update logs for efficient systems within inventory.
• Enter data for quantities of parts issued and transferred between locations, inventory and cycle count adjustments, into computer database
• Maintain compliance in accordance with the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
• Receive and issue finished goods into a computer database
• Troubleshoot quantity discrepancies with manufacturing and inspection personnel
• Record and monitor all items with shelf-life daily and notify appropriate personnel when material has expired or is damaged
• Efficiently label and tag incoming products
• Prepare daily reports for cycle count and COGS
• Prepare and participate in physical inventory cycle counts
• Facilitate on inventory management and inform management on low items, misplaced items, or defective items
• Review and audit incoming tagged Packages physically and in the METRC Portal
• Manage and review all incoming METRC orders, ensuring complete accuracy with the manifests and invoices
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain compliance in accordance with the Department of Cannabis Control
• Receive and issue products into our POS system
• Troubleshoot quantity and quality discrepancies
• Record and monitor all products with shelf-life daily and notify vendors when product has expired or is damaged
• Efficiently label and tag incoming products
• Prepare reports for daily inventory on hand, sell through and product performance
• Prepare and participate in physical inventory cycle counts
• Facilitate inventory management procedures and inform management on low, misplaced, or defective product
• Conduct training; assigns tasks and monitors work performance and recommends disciplinary action to management
• Manage and review all incoming transfers on METRC, ensure complete accuracy with the manifests and invoices
• Create return transfers within the METRC portal for defective/product exchange
• Conduct/lead inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Inventory management experience in a high-volume environment, with knowledge of cannabis and cannabis products; or one year of inventory management in a high-volume cannabis retailer (REQUIRED).
• Leaf Logics system experience METRC experience (REQUIRED).
• Must be able to input and access data in ERP system, METRC, delivery systems, and use technology devices (REQUIRED).
• Must be comfortable learning new skills.
• Must have a hands-on, proactive management style.
• Must be familiar with local and state cannabis laws, as well as BCC regulations.
• Must be highly adaptable and comfortable with an environment that can change rapidly.

Skills and Attitudes

• Must be motivated, hardworking, and passionate. This position requires someone who is a strong leader with the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Prioritize and organize.
• Be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Understand department service needs.
• Work cohesively as a team with co-workers.
• Direct staff performance and follow up with corrective action as needed.
• Must have strong communication skills and responsiveness to emails.

Education

Must have one of the following:

• High School diploma or GED (REQUIRED)

Physical Demands/Requirements

The following are constant demands for this position:

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds safely and properly, as required
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work days, nights, holidays and weekends
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable climbing ladders
• Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product, necessary for customer service, inventory restock, and store merchandising
• Ability to regularly perform store maintenance items: sweep, mop, vacuum, empty trash, maintain all areas of business including back stockroom, employee lunchroom, restrooms.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasionally small and/or enclosed spaces.

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Company Contribution)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401k Program
• Employee Discount 40% off
• Tips average per staff member: $250-$580 bi-weekly
• Commission
• Free Merch

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

WELLGREENS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, citizenship status, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

WELLGREENS complies with federal and state disability laws and may make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Tips

Work Location: Multiple Locations

• Health insurance