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

• Manage all seed-to-sale tracking and ensure full compliance with NYS regulations.
• Enter and verify data for manifests, transfers, adjustments, and destructions.
• Communicate with compliance teams and state regulators as needed.

Receiving & Vendor Coordination

• Receive and verify inbound deliveries, manifests, COAs, and compliant packaging.
• Track expirations, quarantined product, and product recalls.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors for accurate and timely deliveries.

Operational Excellence

• Develop, refine, and enforce inventory SOPs aligned with company standards.
• Partner with retail staff to ensure product availability and accurate menus.
• Support preparation for promotions, high-volume periods, and special launches.

Compliance & Record-Keeping

• Ensure all processes align with NY Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) regulations.
• Maintain clear, well-organized records for audits and inspections.
• Support internal or external compliance reviews.

Leadership & Training

• Train team members on inventory procedures and METRC best practices.
• Serve as the internal expert on inventory accuracy, compliance, and tracking.

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of cannabis inventory experience in a dispensary or licensed facility.
• Hands-on METRC experience (required).
• Strong knowledge of New York OCM regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with cannabis POS systems (Dutchie, Flowhub, Treez, Blaze, etc.).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform physical inventory tasks.
• Flexible availability, including weekends or holidays if needed.

Preferred

• Experience opening a new cannabis retail location.
• Experience creating and implementing inventory SOPs.
• Familiarity with COAs, lab-testing standards, and compliant packaging.
• Leadership or team training experience.

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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