Inventory Manager - New Store Opening
Retail | New Orleans, LA | Full Time | Opened 19 days ago | From $45,000 to $50,000 per year
About the Role:
The Inventory Manager is responsible for all inventory operations within the store, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and product availability in a high-volume retail environment. This role oversees inventory tracking, ordering, receiving, and reconciliation, while maintaining strict adherence to state cannabis regulations and company standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Inventory Control
- Own inventory accuracy across all systems and physical product
- Conduct regular cycle counts, full audits, and inventory reconciliations
- Maintain real-time, accurate inventory data within POS and state tracking systems
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability and proper assortment
Ordering and Receiving
- Forecast demand and place orders based on sales trends and business needs
- Receive and verify shipments for accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in deliveries and invoices
- Organize and maintain back stock for efficient storage and access
Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure full compliance with all state cannabis regulations and company policies
- Maintain accurate inventory records, including the use of METRC or applicable tracking systems
- Prepare for and support internal and external audits
- Identify, report, and resolve inventory variances in a timely manner
Operational Support
- Partner with store leadership to support daily operations and product flow
- Ensure timely restocking during peak business hours
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes and efficiency
- Support store teams with inventory-related needs as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Education:
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in inventory management, retail operations, or a related role
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Experience with inventory systems and POS platforms
- Must be able to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of inventory or stock management experience
- Experience in a regulated industry (cannabis strongly preferred)
- Experience with METRC or similar inventory tracking systems, strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
- Comfortable working in both stockroom and retail floor environments
Work Environment
- Retail dispensary environment with moderate to high noise levels
- Fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
- Requires flexibility, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Shifts/Working Hours may extend up to 3:00 AM for this location.
We are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive environment for all. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify us by replying to your application confirmation email or contacting your recruiter directly.
