Tucson - Retail Inventory Manager - Sonoran Roots

Ponderosa Dispensary is coming to Tucson!

Looking for an opportunity to be part of something special from the ground up? As we open our doors, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact and develop your career in a fast-growing industry.

Sonoran Roots is looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our team as a Retail Inventory Manager.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sonoran Roots is a vertically integrated, craft cannabis company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. As an independent and locally owned company founded by Arizona natives, Sonoran Roots maintains a focus on producing high-quality, clean, and compliant cannabis products for its customers.

The company owns and operates three cultivation facilities (Mesa & Tempe), a state-of-the-art extraction lab (Tempe), and well-established retail dispensaries (Glendale, Chandler, Flagstaff). Our family of brands is well known for quality in the Arizona market and includes Sonoran Roots Cannabis, Canamo Concentrates, and Ponderosa Dispensary. We are excited to now be growing our roots in Tucson, AZ!

Achievements:

• Cannabis Business Times 2024 Best Cannabis Companies To Work For | Cultivation
• "Best Cannabis Vape" - Canamo - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Dispensary for Service" - Ponderosa - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024
• "Best Flower Brand" - Sonoran Roots - in the Best of Phoenix Readers' Choice 2024

Our Mission:

Provide the most consistent, high-quality products and services to the patients, customers, and dispensaries of Arizona, while making a lasting, positive impact on employees and the community.

Our Values:

R: Respect - Treat people with appreciation and dignity

O: Open-Mindedness - Be willing to listen to other ideas and consider alternative solutions

O: Opportunity - look at any obstacle as the means to creating possibility

T: Teamwork - the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

S: Sincerity - take pride in your work and be mindful in how your actions impact others

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Retail Inventory Manager is responsible for daily oversight of the retail Inventory department, the movement of product on site, and supervising the Inventory Associates that help upkeep the flow of operations. This includes comprehension of our product software and tracking of any received products, movement of product to the sales floor, and how sales affects these totals, within the software. The Retail Inventory Manager should uphold a level of professionalism, a willingness to learn new processes, and be thorough in communicating the supply needs of the business.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - RETAIL INVENTORY MANAGER:

• Ability to devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
• Assist in developing metrics for various tracking and reporting
• Oversee daily audits and monthly reconciliations for their designated facility
• Update internal databases with relevant inventory levels
• Communicate variances to Leadership and make the necessary systematic adjustments
• Uphold all Inventory policies and procedures with a heavy emphasis on accuracy and compliance
• Maintain compliant records of all COAs, Trip Log Manifests, and generated waste on site
• Effectively manage the Inventory Associates and daily required tasks
• Maintain optimal organization and cleanliness of all inventory processing and storage areas
• Plan merchandising on the sales floor with regards to restocking and new incoming products
• Accurate record keeping, execution of operational tasks, and inventory control
• Consistently remains compliant with all legal and/or company regulations for the industry

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of inventory experience, preferably in a cannabis dispensary or related industry.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, individual able to work independently or productively in teams
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot problems
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• An analytical mind with strong math skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Inspires professionalism in the work environment and upholds our team's quality standards
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry
• Solid experience with inventory

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Reliable attendance and communication - show up to work when you say you will and do what you say you will do.
• Criminal background checks will be performed; most marijuana-related crimes will not negatively impact an application.
• Reliable transportation.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Experience in the cannabis industry (formal or informal).
• Knowledge of MS Excel
• Industry knowledge preferred, but not required
• High school diploma or GED.
• Cannabis-related education.

Benefits:

Additionally, all Full-Time Sonoran Roots employees receive:

• Company-paid health insurance.
• Annual performance and pay review.
• Year-end bonus eligibility.
• Monthly rewards points for free products at Ponderosa Dispensary, so you can sample what you are helping to promote.
• Employee discount (25%) at Ponderosa Dispensary.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Employee Referral Bonus - $250 if you refer someone who gets hired!! (conditions apply).

License/Certification: Must obtain and maintain an AZDHS Facility Agent Card to start work.

Work Location: In person