The Inventory Manager is responsible for ensuring all receiving, delivery/transport, counting, and inventory management systems or processes that are compliant and follow the Illinois State DOA regulations. The Inventory Manager will report directly to the Director of Operations. The individual is also responsible for the implementation of the company’s policies and operating procedures on inventory controls. The Inventory Manager will ultimately be responsible for all inventory and delivery functions related to cannabis oil, cannabis infused products, excipients, containers, packaging, and other controlled inputs throughout the production cycle. All controlled inventory will be maintained within the IL BioTrackTHC Seed to Sale inventory management software program which this position will champion.
Responsibilities:
The Inventory Manager tasks involve inventory accuracy, recording, and compliance in all phases of the production cycle as well as managing the inbound and outbound teams and all materials received and transferred. These duties include but are not limited to:
Manage a team (receiving, pick and pack, delivery) and prioritize goals to meet department and facility KPI’s including pick and pack, warehousing, receiving, delivery, and vault functions.
Manage components and consumables for the entire facility (lab, offices, break room) including ingredients, raw materials, and packaging supplies
Support Cannabis production including by-products and waste elimination
Designing and implementing an inventory tracking system for optimized inventory control procedures
Devising ways to optimize inventory control procedures
Coordinate manufacturing requirements to satisfy customer orders for all products produced with consideration to quality, cost, and on time delivery
Maintain control over all facility vaults and storage areas
Control warehouse access and monitor all warehouse transactions
Log receipts and documentation to ensure accurate inventory accounts
Documentation of daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory and match up for invoicing
Participate in assessing the company’s inventory internal controls to identify deficiencies and develop corrective action plans for continuous improvement
Prepare and set audit schedules in alignment with the production and cultivation plans
Assist in performing audits/cycle counts daily or weekly as needed
Follow written audit programs and physical inventory to ensure integrity of company records
Ensuring all audits and cycle counts are carried out in accordance to SOP’s and records are up to date and accurate.
Managing State inventory system (BioTrackTHC) for Curaleaf IL facility
Resolving inventory discrepancies within BioTrack and work with the IL Director of Finance as required
Perform system adjustments as required and analyze for root cause. Initiate subsequent corrective action
Analyze data to anticipate future needs
Work with the DOO to help ensure inventory levels and demand plan are accurate and met.
Ensuring inventory levels at dispensaries are appropriate by working with Dispensary managers as required
Work cross-functionally with all departments including Finance, Cultivation, Production, the Lab, Facilities and Supply Chain
Create weekly and monthly high-level reports for upper management
Work with Supply Chain and Finance for creation and upkeep of BOMs
Escalating any production or inventory concerns to site leadership
Work with State and Private testing labs to secure testing slots, complete accurate chain of custody paperwork, and coordinate deliveries
Basic Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license
Ability to understand all manufacturing steps and critical control points
Experienced in auditing processes within a manufacturing environment
Ability to supervise up to 3 direct reports
Previous supervisory experience
Ability to lift up to 50 lb
An analytical mind with strong math skills
Strong verbal and communication skills
Strong work ethic and able to own processes/systems, functions independently
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Experienced in ERP systems and specifically Warehouse Mgmt or other Inventory Control software systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with strong abilities within Excel
Experience with BioTrackTHC software a plus
Education:
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Supply Chain or related field
Expertise in Cost Accounting strongly preferred
2 years’ supply chain and inventory management experience required
