Inventory Specialist Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for managing all inventory operations within a cannabis business, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficient stock management.

Primary Responsibilites

• Develop and implement inventory management procedures specific to the cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage inventory levels to meet production and sales demands, including tracking product expiry dates and ensuring proper storage conditions.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy and identify discrepancies or areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to forecast inventory needs and optimize stock levels.
• Train and supervise inventory staff, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Utilize inventory management software to track and analyze inventory data, generating reports and recommendations for decision-making.
• Monitor inventory movement, including incoming shipments, transfers between locations, and outgoing orders.
• Maintain a clean and organized inventory storage area, following safety guidelines and best practices for handling cannabis products.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal compliance teams to ensure inventory-related activities meet legal requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes related to cannabis inventory management.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience working in inventory management, preferably within the cannabis industry or a highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, including FIFO, LIFO, and batch tracking.
• Familiarity with cannabis compliance regulations, such as seed-to-sale tracking systems and state-specific requirements.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and team management abilities, including coaching and development of staff.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic industry environment.
  
  

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.