Inventory & Logistics Manager - Cannabis Manufacturing

Oversee and control the inventory of bulk cannabis products, raw goods, and packaged goods, ensuring compliant receipt, storage, auditing, and movement of inventory within the facility. Manage cannabis package tag adjustments, waste disposal procedures, and the preparation of bulk cannabis for sorting, quality control, and packaging, including verifying weight and creating necessary Metrc items and tags. Track and record weight changes due to processing loss, waste, moisture, or quality grade adjustments, such as shake collection. Oversee inventory received from licensed vendors to fulfill retail store needs, ensuring organized storage and accurate tracking. Maintain the safety, cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the vault and receiving areas, conduct regular audits, and ensure compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive cannabis deliveries, update inventory tracking software, and store manifests per regulations and policy.
• Prepare outgoing manifests for cannabis products and ensure proper storage according to requirements.
• Supply bulk cannabis, pre-rolls, and concentrates, including Metrc tags, for packaging department work orders.
• Organize cannabis for sorting and grading, assigning Metrc tags and containers to sorted flower.
• Manage inventory of packaged goods from cannabis vendors for retail and licensed location fulfillment.
• Maintain an organized vault, tracking the location of all products and Metrc tags at all times.
• Oversee waste procedures, including proper storage and documentation of waste material and records.
• Perform inventory adjustments for processing loss, weight variances, waste, grade changes, and breakage.
• Conduct routine and monthly exhaustive audits to ensure inventory accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and functioning climate control systems in the vault.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related field experience
• 2+ years of management experience
• 2+ years of inventory or manufacturing experience, preferably with 1+ years in cannabis industry
• Proven track record of managing operations in a complex and highly regulated business environment
• Solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules, and regulations
• Strong working knowledge of Metrc
• Competency in Microsoft applications
• Strong math and reading comprehension
• Must pass all required background checks
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

Skills

• Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and project management skills
• Ability to classify and triage issues and resolve them independently
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while adhering to timelines
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Advanced math and reading comprehension
• Strong business acumen with exceptional attention to detail
• High stress tolerance and exemplary emotional intelligence
• Ability to provide clear, timely, and coordinated directives, adapting communication styles to different levels of the workforce
• Ability to prioritize the business in all decision-making
• Ability to follow through and meet daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and auditing requirements

Schedule

Full-time role based in Linden, NJ, Monday through Friday.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work a fully flexible schedule including nights and weekends if necessary
• Extensive use of hands, including repetitive movements