Inventory Controller

Title: Inventory Controller General: execute effective planning strategies, ensuring alignment between sales forecasts and operational capabilities. A successful Inventory Controller will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally to support the business needs. This role will involve managing inventory counts on a cycle frequency for all non-cannabis supplies, assisting with vendor coordination, receiving, and supply control. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets is a must.

A degree in Supply Chain or Business is preferred. Roles and Responsibilities: TEAMWORK - Building Strong Relationships: The Inventory Controller will collaborate closely with sales, operations, quality assurance, procurement, and other departments. Building strong relationships with all involved parties will ensure that planning processes run smoothly and efficiently, meeting the needs of the organization. - Inventory Analysis & Management: Regularly conduct cycle counts for all non-cannabis supplies. Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of inventory levels, minimizing discrepancies and optimizing inventory turnover. - Communication: Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

Provide regular updates on inventory status, order fulfillment, and potential supply chain issues. Coordinate with team members to align on forecasts and operational capabilities. EXCELLENCE - Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all inventory counts, supply receipts, and vendor transactions. Ensure that records are filed and accessible for audit and review purposes. - Organization: Success in this role requires excellent organizational skills.

Utilize planning tools and software to track inventory, forecast demand, and manage supply chain activities. Ensure that all processes are completed on time and in full. ACCOUNTABILITY - Time Management: Ensure that all planning activities, including inventory counts and vendor coordination, are completed in a timely manner. Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and support operational efficiency. - Learning: Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies in inventory and supply chain management.

Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and tools. MEANING - Leadership: Lead by example, demonstrating the organization's T. E. A.

M. Values. Coach and support all employees with respect to inventory control and supply chain management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. - Flexibility: Be willing to assist in various tasks as needed, including coordinating with vendors, receiving supplies, and managing unexpected supply chain disruptions. Flexibility will lead to a broader understanding of the company's operations and enhance overall performance.

Technical Responsibilities: - Re-order Points Calculation: Calculate and manage re-order points to ensure optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts or overstock situations. Refer to inventory on-hand in terms of weeks of supply factoring in re-order point lead times and vendor scorecard performance. - Vendor Scorecards: Build and maintain vendor scorecards to evaluate and track vendor performance, ensuring quality and reliability. - PO Trackers: Maintain purchase order (PO) trackers for invoicing purposes, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. - Quality Assurance Coordination: Work closely with the QA team regarding vendor qualifications and the approval of incoming materials. - Facilities & Security Coordination: Coordinate with the Facilities Manager and security team to ensure smooth operations and compliance with safety protocols. - Lead Time & Safety Stock: Measure vendor lead times and safety stock levels to optimize inventory management. - Weeks of Supply Analysis: Utilize historical linear regression to calculate weeks of supply and adjust based on changes in supply considerations. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with cultivation, processing, packaging, quality assurance, quality control and the laboratory, maintenance, sanitation, harvest, and horticulture teams to verify stock status and supply levels against re-order points managed by key vendors and material items. - S&OP Software Utilization: Evaluate S&OP software to explore and implement automation efficiencies, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of planning processes. Additional Responsibilities: - Department Management: Oversee and manage the needs of all departments, ensuring they have the necessary supplies and resources. - Daily Stock Counts: Perform daily counts on various inventory items in the building, updating documentation in a timely manner and communicating to the CFO and Finance & Procurement Manager regarding the outcome of the counts. - Fertilizer Meetings: Coordinate and lead fertilizer meetings to stay informed about su