Retail Inventory Manager

Essential Functions:

• Drive inventory management and cycle count programs across all retail dispensary locations. 

• Coordinate with store managers to schedule and complete daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reconciliations at each location. 

• Review reconciliation results across the retail network to identify variances, trends, and discrepancies requiring follow-up. 

• Partner with store managers and retail staff to investigate root causes and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner. 

• Ensure cycle counts and reconciliations meet the accuracy and documentation standards required under Texas CUP regulations. 

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory records within the company's point-of-sale and ERP systems. 

• Develop and maintain standardized cycle count schedules, checklists, and reconciliation procedures for consistent use across all retail locations. 

• Train and support store managers and retail staff on cycle count procedures, inventory best practices, and system usage. 

• Prepare regular reports summarizing cycle count results, reconciliation status, and inventory accuracy metrics by location. 

• Escalate unresolved discrepancies, suspected loss, or compliance concerns to the Director of Retail Operations and compliance team. 

• Support periodic full-store physical inventory counts and audits. 

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reconciliation processes across the retail network. 

Additional Responsibilites:

• Collaborate with compliance, purchasing, and store operations teams to align inventory practices with regulatory and business requirements. 

• Support the rollout of new inventory management tools, systems, or procedures across the retail network. 

• Maintain documentation of reconciliation results and corrective actions for audit readiness. 

• Travel to retail locations across the network as needed to support in-person cycle counts and training. 

• Perform other inventory-related duties as assigned to support the retail network. 

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or relevant work experience. 

• Experience with inventory management, cycle counting, or retail operations, ideally in a regulated or high-compliance environment. 

• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with detailed inventory data and reconciliation reports. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with store managers across multiple locations. 

• Ability to travel regularly to retail locations across the network. 

• Proficiency with inventory/ERP or seed-to-sale tracking systems preferred. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines across multiple sites.