Inventory Lead - Cannabis Retail in DETROIT, Michigan at DACUT

WHERE PRECISION MEETS COMPLIANCE

• As the Inventory Lead, you will own the accuracy, organization, and compliance of all inventory systems.
• You will work closely with store leadership, sales, and fulfillment teams to ensure inventory flow is controlled, auditable, and compliant with Michigan cannabis regulations.
• Lead and maintain accurate, real-time inventory across all cannabis product categories
• Oversee daily, weekly, and cycle counts to ensure physical inventory aligns with digital systems
• Manage product intake, verification, labeling, storage, and organization
• Monitor product movement and investigate and resolve discrepancies immediately
• Ensure strict adherence to METRC requirements and internal SOPs
• Train and support staff on proper inventory handling and compliance procedures
• Coordinate restocking and inventory flow with sales and fulfillment teams
• Prepare inventory for transfers, reconciliations, audits, and compliance reviews
• Communicate shortages, variances, and risk areas to management proactively
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready inventory areas at all times

• 2+ years of inventory management experience in a regulated environment
• Experience overseeing controlled, high-value, or audited inventory
• Strong understanding of inventory audits, reconciliation, and documentation
• Proven ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and tight timelines
• Comfortable working in a high-volume retail environment
• Must be 21+ and able to pass required background checks

• Cannabis retail or cultivation inventory experience
• Hands-on experience with METRC or other seed-to-sale systems
• Background in cannabis operations, pharmaceuticals, medical inventory, fine jewelry, luxury goods, or alcohol distribution
• Familiarity with POS and inventory management software

• Exceptional attention to detail — errors are costly in this role
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to follow SOPs precisely while adapting to daily operational demands
• Leadership mindset with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Calm, solutions-oriented approach in fast-paced environments

• Not an entry-level position
• Not a budtender or customer-only role
• Not suitable for candidates without inventory or compliance experience
• Not a casual or “learn as you go” position
• This role requires experience, leadership, precision, and ownership.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Consistent full-time schedule (30–40 hours per week)
• Growth opportunities within a leading Michigan cannabis company
• A professional, accountable team environment that values accuracy and compliance

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull inventory, boxes, and cannabis products weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach overhead while organizing inventory, conducting audits, stocking products, and maintaining storage areas.
• Comfortable performing repetitive inventory tasks, including counting, labeling, scanning, data entry, and product verification throughout the workday.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume retail and inventory environment with frequent movement and multitasking.
• Must possess the manual dexterity necessary to handle cannabis products, packaging materials, scanners, computers, and inventory systems accurately and safely.
• Ability to use inventory management software, METRC, point-of-sale systems, handheld scanners, and other operational equipment for extended periods.
• Capable of maintaining a high level of focus, accuracy, and attention to detail while managing audits, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with management, fulfillment teams, vendors, and staff regarding inventory discrepancies, operational needs, and compliance matters.
• Comfortable working in varying retail and stockroom conditions, including moderate noise levels, tight storage areas, and frequent movement between departments.
• Ability to maintain organization, cleanliness, and audit-ready inventory conditions at all times.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.