Inventory Control Manager

About this role

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

About the Job

The Inventory Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing all FGI products systematically received into inventory and METRC, physical organization, tagging and labeling, and maintaining inventory accuracy. This role will also own the quality control and inspection process of all FGI.

What You Will Do

• After the product is transferred by Supply Chain, the product will be quality checked, counted, systematically received, organized, properly labeled and split, and put away.

• Ensure product is being picked, packed and pulled according to FIFO standards.

• Oversee Metrc and ERP platforms are being accurately managed and maintained for accuracy of data

• Review and audit Inventory Logs to process weekly cycle counts, review on-hand inventory, and track aging products.

• Supervise the Inventory Control team to conduct daily duties as outlined.

• Investigate and resolve any inventory UID discrepancies found during cycle counts.

• Manage the organization of inventory by ensuring the product is in the correct location; conduct search to locate misclassified inventory.

• Ensure all returns and order rejections are properly managed and efficiently processed back into the warehouse inventory. Work quickly to resolve all issues and reroute product back to the account if requested.

• Conduct end of month inventory meetings to recap results with Distribution and Finance teams. Create monthly action plans to improve.

• Present monthly inventory results to Operations Team during the weekly call.

• Comply with company policies and procedures regarding inventory control.

• Work closely with the Distribution Compliance Manager to ensure regulations are followed and address issues as needed.

• Ensure samples and other R&D products are processed quickly and efficiently for Marketing or Influencer events.

• Ability to use the company information systems at advanced/expert levels – perform reporting, data analysis, making process and operating decisions using data.

• Articulate operating processes and have the mindset to improve them

• Understand formal Inventory Management and Distribution Techniques and Optimization Methodologies

• Drives positive employee relations and delivers sustainable results through being a positive role model.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be 21+ years of age.

• Embrace and lead with Connected’s Mission Statement and Company Values…