Inventory Manager (CO)

Inventory Manager Cannabis Production & Distribution Location: Colorado (Production Facility + Multi-Site Support) Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Reports To: Director of Cultivation Position Summary The Inventory Manager serves as the operational air traffic controller of the production facilityowning the movement, accuracy, compliance, and distribution of all cannabis inventory across cultivation, processing, retail, and wholesale channels.

This role is responsible for ensuring 100% METRC compliance, seamless execution within Leaflink, and coordinated flow of product from intake through testing, storage, transfer, and final sale.

Success in this role requires precision, urgency, and accountability.

If it is not in METRC, it does not exist.

Core Responsibilities 1.

METRC Compliance & Inventory Control (Non-Negotiable) Maintain full compliance with Colorado MED and METRC requirements across all inventory activities Execute and audit: Package creation, splits, and adjustments Transfers (internal and external) Waste, destruction, and discrepancies Perform daily reconciliation between physical inventory, METRC, and Leaflink Lead investigation and resolution of all inventory variances Ensure audit readiness at all times (inspection-ready environment) 2.

Production & Distribution Coordination (Air Traffic Control) Own the movement of inventory from: Production ? Testing ? Vault ? Retail/Wholesale Coordinate real-time product allocation between: Internal retail stores Wholesale partners Prioritize product flow based on: Sales velocity Store demand Shelf life / compliance timelines Maintain clear visibility of all inventory status (hold, testing, sellable, allocated) 3.

Leaflink (ERP) Ownership & Data Integrity Manage all inventory workflows inside Leaflink and align with Metrc Ensure upon receipt of inventory/products: Accurate product cataloging Batch tracking and costing Purchase orders and fulfillment workflows have been maintained Identify and correct system discrepancies immediately 4.

Lab Testing & Compliance Scheduling Schedule and coordinate all product testing with licensed labs Track: Test submissions Results turnaround times Pass/fail status and retesting needs Ensure no product moves to sale without passing compliance testing Maintain testing logs and documentation for audits 5.

Transportation & Logistics Management Coordinate all internal and external transfers, including: Secure transport scheduling Manifest creation and compliance documentation Ensure chain-of-custody compliance at all times Optimize delivery routes and timing for efficiency and cost control Act as primary liaison with transport vendors 6.

Inventory Forecasting & Allocation Partner with: Retail leadership Procurement Sales/Wholesale teams Forecast inventory needs based on: Sales trends, Seasonal demand (e.g., 4/20, summer markets) Promotions Ensure proper stock levels across all channels without overproduction or shortages 7.

Team Leadership & Accountability Establ...