Inventory Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Lead (Hourly)

Company: MMD Shops Jersey City, NJ

Location: 655 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Rate: $19.00 $21.00 / hour + daily tip-pool eligibility (averaging ~$25.00/day)

About MMD Shops

MMD Shops is a premier, growth-oriented cannabis brand dedicated to delivering exceptional consumer experiences and top-tier product selection. We currently have locations on the East Coast as well as the East Coast. At our flagship Jersey City location, we pride ourselves on a supportive team culture, fast-paced environment, and clear paths for internal promotion for high performers. We are looking for a detail-driven Inventory Lead who wants to take ownership of our back-of-house operations and grow with our brand.

Why Join MMD Jersey City?

• Growth Potential: We prioritize promoting from within. Successful Inventory Leads are prime candidates for Assistant Store Manager and regional operational roles.
• Competitive Earnings & Perks: Base pay starting at $19$21/hour, plus access to the daily tip pool (~$25/day average), overtime opportunities, and generous employee product discounts.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work directly with leading brands, innovative products, and a passionate team in a high-energy retail atmosphere.

What Youll Do (Role Overview)

As our Inventory Lead, you are the backbone of store operations. You will manage incoming product, oversee vault organization, maintain 100% state compliance with the NJ-CRC, and keep our sales floor fully stocked with the products our customers love.

Key Duties:

• Product Intake & Receiving: Take charge of incoming shipments, verifying physical counts against state manifests, testing labels (CoAs), and packaging integrity.
• Vault & Inventory Management: Maintain a immaculate, organized vault space using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation to ensure product freshness.
• Compliance & Audits: Lead daily cycle counts and opening/closing vault reconciliations in full compliance with NJ-CRC regulations (N.J.A.C. 17:30) .
• Sales Floor Support: Work closely with store leadership to keep budtender sales drawers stocked with top-selling SKUs for a seamless customer experience.
• Quarantine & Discrepancy Control: Identify and document inventory variances immediately and process returns or damaged goods per state guidelines.

What Were Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years in inventory, receiving, or stockroom operations (cannabis, high-volume retail, pharmacy, or spirits experience is a huge plus!).
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with POS systems (Blaze, Dutchie, Treez, or similar) and comfort using spreadsheets for basic counting/auditing. Familiarity with Microsoft and its applications gives candidates a step up.
• Detail-Oriented & Reliable: Someone who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and high operational standards. We are looking for someone who can work with the General Manager to elevate in-store merchandising, increase store compliance, and take pride and ownership of the things they achieve.
• Requirements: Must be 21+ years old, able to pass required state background checks for NJ State Cannabis Worker Credentials through the CRC , and able to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.

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