Inventory Manager (Cannabis Dispensary)

A new, high-end cannabis dispensary opening in Long Island, NY is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to oversee all product movement, METRC compliance, and inventory accuracy for the store. This role is essential to ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a seamless retail experience.

The ideal candidate has hands-on METRC experience, strong knowledge of New York OCM regulations, and a track record managing inventory in a licensed cannabis retail environment.

Position Summary

The Inventory Manager is responsible for all aspects of cannabis product inventory, including receiving, stocking, auditing, record-keeping, and seed-to-sale tracking. This position works closely with store leadership, purchasing, and compliance teams to support a highly organized, accurate, and compliant operation.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Control

• Oversee daily inventory operations including receiving, labeling, stocking, staging, and storage.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels across all product categories (flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, accessories, etc.).
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory audits; investigate and resolve variances quickly.
• Ensure all products meet quality and lab-testing requirements.

METRC Compliance

Receiving & Vendor Coordination

Operational Excellence

Compliance & Record-Keeping

Leadership & Training

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

About Vangst

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credentialed full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry—and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Headquartered in Denver, CO, Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

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