Cannabis Retail Inventory Specialist — Data-Driven Ops & Compliance

Renew Cannabis Co.; Maplewood (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apothecarium in New Jersey is seeking a Retail Inventory Specialist to manage back-of-house operations, vault organization, and inventory balancing across medical and adult-use licenses in Metrc and at the POS. You will drive data-driven reconciliation and maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, audit and month-end reporting experience, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced retail cannabis environment while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with audits and month-ending reporting processes.
• Strong inventory track record.
• Knowledge of Metrc and SWEED platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with analytics tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute inventory counts in the dispensary.
• Ensure menu balancing in dual-license environment (Medical & AU).
• Research and correct failed sales in Metrc and other discrepancies.
• Compare system vs physical counts to identify shortages and root causes.
• Prepare formal End-of-Month inventory reports and present to Management.
• Monitor inventory receiving process for accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and Purchasing to align ERP and state tracking.
• Support EOM inventory and cycle counts to set standards and improve throughput.

Skills

Audits

Month-end reporting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Tools

Metrc

Excel

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

The Apothecarium in New Jersey is seeking a Retail Inventory Specialist to manage back-of-house operations, vault organization, and inventory balancing across medical and adult-use licenses in Metrc and at the POS. You will drive data-driven reconciliation and maintain accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, audit and month-end reporting experience, and a proven ability to work in a fast-paced retail cannabis environment while ensuring compliance and accuracy.