Dispensary Inventory Manager (Must Be Virginia Certified Pharmacy Tech)

Ayr Wellness; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AYR Wellness in Richmond, VA seeks an Inventory Manager to oversee policy, compliance, inventory control, and receiving orders across the store. This role leads the inventory team to improve accuracy, training, and execution of operational initiatives.

You will ensure audit readiness and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals, while maintaining a safe, guest-ready shopping environment. Weekend and evening availability required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age (or per state regulations).
• Experience with significant P&L responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of retail technology platforms and systems.
• Skilled in Google and/or Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute inventory initiatives as outlined on the master calendar.
• Drive day-to-day operations to ensure smooth store functioning by coordinating with the store team.
• Work with cross-divisional teams to align on strategic objectives, goals, and plans.
• Ensure audit compliance and maintain acceptable scores during inspections.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for retail staff.
• Ensure safety and security policies are followed within the store.
• Collaborate with other Managers to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide leadership, training, and support to team members for continuous improvement.
• Assist with additional duties across sales, outreach, security, delivery, and visuals.

Skills

Analytical skills

P&L responsibility

Retail tech literacy

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Retail technology platforms

Job description

Company Description

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, and Delaware. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, and Delaware. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We’re re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we’re looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what’s next.

The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. Together, we’re not only shaping a company, but also building the future of cannabis. At Ayr you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.

Job Summary

The Inventory Manager is responsible for managing policy and procedure, compliance, inventory, receiving orders, and all other operational objectives of Ayr Wellness store operations. This position is responsible for ensuring all employees of the dispensary are accountable to these same responsibilities. This position manages the inventory team to improve accuracy, training, and execution of operational initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute all inventory specific initiatives as outlined on the master calendar


• Deliver results and strategic direction by ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly through the store team.


• Work with cross-divisional teams to build consensus on strategic objectives, goals, and operational plans


• Ensure the store is audit compliant and achieves acceptable scores.


• Establish and implement operational policies, standards, and procedures for retail staff


• Ensure compliance with all safety and security policies and procedures within the retail store


• Communicate, work closely, and successfully collaborate with other Managers to achieve the organization’s goals


• Provide leadership, training, guidance, and support to team members that foster continuous learning and improvement in the performance of the store


• This role may be required to assist with other duties as assigned as well as in other functions of the operation including but not limited to: sales consulting, outreach, security, delivery, and visual merchandising


• Take pride in the appearance of the store by ensuring all areas, including restrooms, are consistently clean, safe, and guest-ready

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age (or per state regulations)


• Skilled in Google and/or Microsoft Office Suite


• Experience with significant P&L responsibility


• Strong knowledge of retail technology platforms and systems


• Must possess strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies designed to improve the business

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supervising training, quality, and customer service in retail.


• Minimum 4 years’ retail experience, including a combination of front end and/or inventory responsibilities

Working conditions

This job operates in a professional retail store environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This position requires weekends, nights, holidays, and flexible work availability.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.