Retail Inventory Specialist
Phillipsburg, NJ 
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Position Description: The Retail Inventory Specialist will focus on back of house store operations, including but not limited to: vault organization, shrink control, inventory balancing between medical and adult use licenses (in Metrc and Point-of-sale), product receiving, transferring, and all preparation of inventory. Participate in Inventory counts and reconciliation. Maintain ECOM pre-order/web orders, etc. The Retail Inventory Specialist reports to the Retail Operations Supervisor to drive successful menu balancing, order fulfillment, inventory controls, and back of house efficiencies. A successful Inventory Specialist is a trustworthy professional with outstanding record-keeping and analytical abilities. The chosen candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to interpret and analyze large amounts of data.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
    • Work closely with retail operations supervisor to plan and execute inventory counts in the dispensary.
    • Ensure menu balancing in dual license environment (adequate stock in Medical & AU storefronts).
    • Ability to research and correct failed sales within Metrc as well as any other systematic discrepancies.
    • Examine the levels of products, systems vs. physical to determine shortages, to find and report root causes for process improvement.
    • Prepare formal Systems vs. Physical Count Reports on inventory and provide to Management monthly.
    • Monitor inventory receiving process for accuracy, completion, proper documentation, and timeliness.
    • Work closely with Finance, Procurement, and Purchasing Coordinators to maintain alignment of company's ERP, with state-mandated inventory tracking program and execute inventory adjustments in the inventory management systems.
    • Participate (hands-on) in EOM (End-of-month) inventory and cycle counts to set work standards, reconcile, validate, and execute on count results.
    • Actively search for process improvements to increase through put for EOM Inventory, cycle counts, menu balancing POS/Metrc and BOH inventory standards.
    • Ensure that inventory control processes follow state CRC regulations.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
    • Experience with audits and month-ending reporting processes.
    • Strong inventory track record.
    • Strong understanding in Metrc and sweed platforms.
    • Excellent working knowledge of Excel, inventory management software and tools, and use of other software systems used for analytics.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    • Professional written and verbal communication with multiple levels and departments.
    • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
    • Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effectively interacting at all levels in the organization.
    • Detail-oriented with an eye on process optimization.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high-stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.
    • Accurate, self-starter, troubleshooter, with an emphasis on work product ownership, with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with competing deadlines.
    • Analytical and detail oriented. Preferably a proven record of working effectively with patients and a strong understanding of "real-store-time" efficiencies.
    • Must be flexible safeguarding operating dispensary hours, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
    • Reserved Holiday Periods time off such as 4/20, Green Wednesday, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, etc.
Education and Experience Requirements:
    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree is desirable.
    • Supervisory experience preferred.
    • 1+yearsindustryexperiencepreferred.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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