Inventory Control Lead: FIFO, METRC & Cannabis Retail Ops

Connected-Cannabis-C; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Flexible Schedules

Career Growth

Job summary

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to drive day-to-day inventory management in a fast-paced cannabis retail environment.

You will lead Inventory Specialists, enforce FIFO, and ensure accurate METRC/ERP data for proper compliance and reporting. The role requires 3+ years of inventory leadership in high-volume retail, familiarity with METRC/POS, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Compliance and Finance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years inventory management experience in high-volume retail.
• Ability to input and access data in METRC and POS platforms.
• Familiar with local/state cannabis laws and regulations.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, schedule and assign tasks to Inventory Specialists.
• Maintain FIFO rotation and proper storage for retail inventory.
• Ensure products are kept to preserve freshness/quality.
• Manage METRC and POS data accuracy.
• Coordinate with Inventory Manager to handle expiring products.
• Conduct month-end audits and upload counts to Finance.
• Verify deliveries against METRC manifests for accuracy.
• Track best-by dates and ensure sell-through before expiration.
• Disposal of expiring products with Store Management.
• Log inventory discrepancies and report to leadership.
• Receive products (ERP/METRC) and scan COAs/invoices as needed.
• Work with Compliance to address issues within 24 hours.
• Assist other locations with audits and receiving as needed.
• Tag new products for sale within 48 hours of receipt.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

METRC

POS platforms

Team coordination

Tools

METRC

POS systems

Job description

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is seeking an Inventory Control Lead to drive day-to-day inventory management in a fast-paced cannabis retail environment.

You will lead Inventory Specialists, enforce FIFO, and ensure accurate METRC/ERP data for proper compliance and reporting. The role requires 3+ years of inventory leadership in high-volume retail, familiarity with METRC/POS, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Compliance and Finance.