Inventory Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear: to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We’re building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world. 

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market! We are rooted in California and have expanded our operations across the United States, with even more growth on the horizon! Additionally, we’re building distribution networks to bring our products to over 60 countries worldwide. 

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow! 

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth.  If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you! 

Position Overview 

Retail Inventory Associates are responsible for day-to-day inventory management at the retail storefront. They ensure inventory counts and shipments are accurate. They assist in verification and receiving product shipments and in the organization of products within storage and on the sales floor. They also ensure products are received within the California Track and Trace system (METRC) and POS system and have appropriate labels before being transferred to the sales floor. They are responsible for proper product flow to ensure all products are readily available for customers by stocking the sales floor per business needs. 

Requirements

• Work as a team player and contribute to a positive working environment  

• Exceed expectations by working to meet the Company’s mission: To provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty 

• Promote an environment and culture that is focused on positive and healthy interactions that align with the Company’s core values 

• Collaborate with staff to improve standard operating procedures and strategies to increase sales and better customer experience. 

• Responsible for receiving and verifying all deliveries against the Manifest 

• Responsible for keeping track of products using FIFO  

• Responsible for receiving, verifying and processing all new inventory in Point-of-Sale system  

• Responsible for stocking the sales floor and ensuring all active inventory is represented on the sales floor in a timely and efficient manner 

• Execute order fulfillment cycles with accuracy and efficiency. 

• Ensure compliant and accurate labeling of products for efficient POS practices. 

• Monitor product expiration dates and process expired or waste products according to proper compliance procedures and update/maintain log of all defective or expired products 

• Maintain organization and storage of Cannabis products according to DCC and California Compliance standards.  

• Audit the physical inventory to ensure accuracy with numbers reflected in the system  

• Assist with daily/weekly cycle counts and inventory evaluation and verification procedures 

• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies 

• Maintain an accurate account of non-stock and unavailable inventory 

• Implement cannabis waste procedures and schedule per California Compliance Standards 

• Prep all new SKUs to be merchandised on the sales floor for new products to be displayed in a timely manner  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Must be 21 years or older 

• OSHA certification preferred 

• Inventory experience in a retail environment preferred (1-2 years)  

• Strong math and analytical skills 

• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word and/or Google Sheets and Google Docs 

• METRC or similar cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software experience (preferred) 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer.  

• Be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist 

Schedule 

• Open availability is highly preferred; must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays 

• Full time status 

Benefits

• Partnered with UFCW: The UFCW partners with cannabis workers, patients, consumers, community allies, elected officials, and business owners to achieve the shared goals of creating an industry with family-sustaining jobs and a focus on social equity  

• Company contribution towards your retirement: the Individual Account Plan receives contributions from the Company for every regular working hour you work that is vested in 2 years  

• Full time status based on seniority 

• Medical Insurance 60% covered by the company for part time and full-time employment 

• Paid training to learn about the history of cannabis, compliance, product knowledge, and sales 

• Weekly samples based on performance/productivity goals  

• Quarterly samples when available (ranging from $100-$300) 

• Annual employee appreciation 30-40% merchandise discount for Stiiizy swag 

• Paid holidays  

• The following benefits apply to all retail employees under the global contract only (excludes Davis/Modesto): 

• 10% employee discounts and 20% employee discounts on Stiiizy mmj products on top of already highly competitive prices  

• 1.5x premium pay for working on 4/20   

• 1 paid floating holiday after 12 months of employment   

• Employee birthday paid holiday 

Equal Employment: 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.