Inventory Specialist

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Inventory Specialist is a full-time position responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant records of all cannabis plant materials and products. As a certified agent for the state's track-and-trace system, this role ensures the seamless movement, labeling, and reporting of cannabis inventory from propagation through post-harvest. This position demands high attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of cultivation workflows. The Inventory Specialist reports to the Inventory Manager and works cross-functionally with cultivation, processing, and compliance teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly audits of inventory to ensure full traceability and accuracy between physical counts and compliance software records

Prepare and stage product orders for the labeling or packaging teams

Monitor and troubleshoot discrepancies in inventory data and escalate as needed

Verify product counts for supply chain management

Maintain accurate inventory to include verifying physical counts

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITES

Assist leadership in maintaining inventory compliance during internal and external audits

Record inventory totals and movements in the state's track-and-trace system (e.g., Metrc) and internal inventory software

Create digital inventory batches, assign package tags, and ensure documentation is accurate and timely

Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment

Participate in ongoing training and compliance initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIEMENTS

Must be a t least 21 years of age

Must pass all required background checks

Must obtain and maintain a valid Registered Agent Card issued by the state

Strong math skills reconciliation skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, highly regulated environment

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and word

Prior experience using cannabis compliance tracking software (e.g., Metric, Biotrack, etc.)

Experience working in a highly regulated industry with SOP adherence

Ability to effectively and efficiently track, analyze, and troubleshoot digital batch and product movement records

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-time