What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Manager position at Oakland Manager LLC?
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management & Compliance
- Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting of all cannabis inventory and ancillary products.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state and local cannabis regulations, including tracking, reporting, and security requirements.
- Conduct daily reconciliation of dispensary cannabis inventories and resolve any discrepancies.
- Oversee product intake, verifying manifests against incoming shipments and entering all products into the seed-to-sale tracking system in a timely manner.
- Ensure expiration dates are monitored and managed to prevent loss.
- Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain stock accuracy and compliance with record-keeping requirements.
- Maintain strict organization and security of the vault, ensuring all products are stored efficiently and securely.
- Manage returns and quarantined products, following proper procedures for handling defective or expired products.
- Serve as Agent in Charge (AIC) when necessary, overseeing product transfers, return processing, and inventory disposal.
Product & Vendor Coordination
- Work closely with dispensary management and purchasing teams to maintain appropriate stock levels and product variety.
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain product details and communicate key features to dispensary staff.
- Build and maintain relationships with cultivators and product vendors to ensure a steady and compliant supply of inventory.
- Ensure all purchase orders are processed and accurately reflected in inventory tracking systems.
- Review and maintain all required testing results and compliance documentation for products.
Sales & Operational Support
- Pick and pull orders for fulfillment of both in-store and online purchases.
- Support dispensary staff with inventory-related tasks, troubleshooting, and customer inquiries.
- Work with marketing and sales teams to identify promotional opportunities for aging or slow-moving inventory.
- Partner with the Dispensary Manager to analyze sales trends, forecast demand, and optimize inventory turnover.
- Contribute to process improvements to enhance inventory management and operational efficiency.