Inventory Lead

At Curio Wellness we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards. The Inventory Lead is responsible for contributing to a premium retail experience at the Far & Dotter Wellness Center & Spa. This role focuses on ensuring the execution of all inventory processes to maintain compliance with the Wellness Center. The Inventory Lead will help with day-to-day tasks to aid compliance, sales, and training for the team at the Wellness Center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leading and Inspiring to Succeed Assist with training the Patient Care Adviser (PCA) team. Lead the PCAs through influence by following the policies, procedures, and codes of conduct. Assist with promoting a culture consistent with overall corporate parameters, including medicinal and clinical focus. Passion for Outstanding Guest & Patient Service Greet all guests, patients, peers, and vendors at Far & Dotter with warmth and a smile. Always go above and beyond to provide patients and guests with an elevated experience to ensure they leave "delighted." Contributing to a Culture of Retail Sales Excellence Learn the point-of-sale (POS) system and SOPs and execute processes accurately to ensure all transactions are correct and compliant. Learn product assortment and products’ associated health benefits. Constantly seek out ways to educate guests about add‑on products to drive additional sales. Understand daily, weekly, and seasonal promotions and sell product against these initiatives. Fully participate in staff sales initiatives. Secondary Responsibilities: Patient Care Advisor Understanding Demonstrate a willingness and ability to comprehend the PCA role within the organization. Stay informed about PCA duties and responsibilities to be able to step into that capacity if required. Collaborate with the PCA team to gain insights and maintain a working knowledge of their roles and functions. Adaptability and Cross‑Functional Support Exhibit flexibility and adaptability to support other roles within the organization, including the PCA role, as needed. Participate in training sessions or workshops related to the PCA responsibilities to enhance understanding and readiness. Delivering Operations Excellence Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and inventory audits. Communicate with the PCA Leads and the managers to identify products that are popular within the dispensary and holistic Pharmacy, and report back to the Purchasing and Inventory Manager. Help with ordering—assessing what product is on hand and determining what needs to be reordered. Assist the Purchasing and Inventory Manager in building and maintaining vendor relationships. Assist with organizing and executing pop‑up events for the store. Assist with ordering products for the store. Conduct METRC investigations under the supervision of the Inventory Manager and the Compliance Team. Receive deliveries of product, which includes receiving in the POS system (POS), creating barcodes for items or attaching Lucid’s, stickering necessary product, updating product lab results, and putting it away in the vault. Restock back‑stock of a product when necessary. File online orders as needed. Pick product from the vault for PCAs and run product to the sales floor, either in person or through the pass‑through windows, as needed. Communicate needs between the vault, receiving, and the sales floor as needed. Reinforcing an Environment of Compliance Support and encourage a compliance‑first culture at the Wellness Center that ensures the center is always fully compliant. Follow compliance procedures to ensure all inventory activities follow Illinois regulations and Far & Dotter SOPs. Complete the Green Wasting Procedure with support from the Inventory Manager and/or members of the Compliance team; keep accurate records of green waste products. Clean and maintain the vault and the receiving area; complete and maintain accurate cleaning logs daily. Maintain compliance by executing proper inventory processes and procedures. Follow HIPAA guidelines. Qualifications The ideal candidate will embrace a mindset of Extreme Ownership, taking full responsibility for their contributions and driving positive outcomes. Desire to work in a fast‑paced retail environment. Ability to follow standard operating processes and procedures. Highly organized and detail‑oriented. Team player who works well with others. Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience, especially in Excel. Ability to work normal retail hours (nights, weekends, and holidays Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for helping others and providing on‑the‑job training or guidance. Education and Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); previous cannabis or inventory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. METRC Certification. Maryland As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements, which include providing a copy of their fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check. Missouri As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements, which include providing a copy of their fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check. Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be 21 years old. #J-18808-Ljbffr