What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Manager position at Grön Confections?
We're Grön (pronounced like grew-n, Swedish for green). We craft the most delicious cannabis edibles on the planet. As a leading North American brand, we're dedicated to high-quality products that cater to our diverse customers. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and community, we create our edibles with care. Founded in her basement, chocolatier and mother Christine Apple started Grön in 2015, and has since grown the company into a team of over 200 passionate individuals in 8 different markets (and counting). We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism as we serve millions of customers worldwide. Every team member is expected to contribute to our mission with dedication and teamwork, crafting our gummies and chocolates with love for the community.
At Grön, we operate first by our Mission & Values: we win with dignity and grace, we only deliver excellence, we embrace transformation. We believe all Grön employees should embrace and operate with these values in mind. If you feel like you embody our values, keep reading to find out more about how you could make an impact as a part of our team.
About the Role:
The Inventory Manager is responsible for the complete oversight of all inventory control processes within the Grön manufacturing facility. This includes maintaining accuracy in all inventory tracking systems by receiving incoming materials, conducting regular cycle counts, overseeing the order coordination team and managing finished goods inventory. This position is also responsible for maintaining accuracy and compliance in the state specific Seed to Sale tracking system. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of inventory management within a regulated environment.
In this role you will:
- Manage all Inventory Tracking Systems: Oversee the upkeep, data input, and accuracy of all inventory tracking systems, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity across all platforms. This includes system maintenance, user training, and troubleshooting.
- Receiving: Receive and document all incoming raw materials and packaging, verifying quantities and quality against purchase orders.
- Cycle Counting: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts of raw materials and packaging to maintain accurate inventory records.
- End of Month Processing: Lead the end-of-month inventory count and reporting process, ensuring accurate reconciliation and reporting to management.
- Team Management: Manage and supervise the Order Coordinator team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Finished Goods Management: Perform daily end-of-day cycle counts of all finished goods.
- Order Coordination Support: Perform Order Coordinator duties as needed to support business needs and ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Variance Investigation: Investigate and correct any variances found during the end-of-day finished goods cycle count, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Distribution Support: Back up the Distribution Manager as needed with creating pick sheets and manifests for outgoing shipments.
- Seed to Sale Compliance: Manage the Seed to Sale system to ensure complete accuracy and compliance with all state and local regulations. This includes meticulous tracking of all cannabis materials from seed to finished product.
You'll be a great fit if you have the following:
- You have 2 years' experience working in a production environment or experience in highly regulated industries, with a particular focus on compliance with state and federal regulations in the cannabis industry
- You have at least 2 years of people management experience
- You are able to lift 50 pounds regularly and navigate in small spaces to manage/count inventory as needed
- You have a depth of experience in high volume inventory management or related roles
- You boast a strong understanding of inventory processes, procedures, and compliance requirements, preferably in the cannabis industry
- You feel confident about your ability to use inventory management software such as Excel or SAP
- You are adaptable to a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks effectively
- You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment
- You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role.
- You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm.
Interview Process:
At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Inventory Manager candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.
- Call with Recruiter
- Call with New Market Ops
- In Person with Regional Director
Benefits & Compensation:
This position has a salary range of $65,000 - 75,000
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance
- 401k Program
- PTO
- 10 Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Commuter Benefits
Grön is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, our company provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, gender, family or parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Grön will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage all applicants over the age of 21.
BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Grön recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @eatgron email address. Additionally, Grön will never request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process nor will we send checks for equipment at anytime. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact our team via jobs@eatgron.com
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000