Assistant BOH (Inventory) Manager

Job Responsibility:

Since 2015, Farm has been providing safe access to cannabis in a discreet and professional environment while remaining customer-focused and service-minded in a high-volume retail setting. The Farm inventory team is responsible for all receiving and processing of all incoming products as well as the management of all standing inventory in-store. The Inventory Assistant Manager provides leadership and training to all members of the Inventory team; ensuring the loss prevention and inventory control strategy, execution and while assuring quality control over all perishable and non-perishable products. Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Inventory Assistant Manager reports directly to the Store Manager for all things inventory and store related.
• Leads the training and development of the Inventory team utilizing up-to-date standardized operating procedures and Farm management tools.
• Demonstrates leadership in boosting team morale and inspiring a culture of service and learning.
• Constantly drives performance through monitoring, planning, coaching, and appraising team results.
• Manages the hiring with the Store Manager, firing, and corrective actions of Farm Inventory Team members based on Farm performance management policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of each product within the complete range of new and current products available for purchase in-store.
• Responsible that the Cannabis Register is accurate and compliant with BC regulations.
• Inputs purchase orders into Inventory Management System in collaboration with the Farm Buyer.
• Leads the team receiving product physically and inputting into POS/IMS system.
• Assess inventory levels through inventory management system reports to formulate daily priorities, and communicate with marketing and front-of-house teams.
• Ensures standing inventory levels low while not running out of product.
• Ensures Quality assurance (data integrity) over inventory data within the inventory management system (POS/IMS).
• Collaboratively processes purchased inventory and invoices with the accountant.
• Leads daily/weekly auditing of inventory, all locations, based on inventory audit schedule.
• Performs adjustments on inventory as needed following the FARM adjustment procedure.
• Works collaboratively with Head Systems Administrator addressing systems issues
• Submits monthly adjustment reports to Inventory District Manager.
• Generates reports from Inventory Management System:
• Products and Specials Report: Track high demand items
• Transfer Advice: Tracks sales to manage to refill FOH drawers.
• Inventory Reports: Tracks inventory history, location transfer reports, ticket history, monthly returns, and adjustments report.
• Collaboratively works with the FOH Team to ensure par levels (till drawer configuration) and professional merchandising is accomplished.
• Collaboratively works with the marketing team and other departments when applicable.
• Manage the schedule for direct reports including team wants and needs.
• Schedule inventory staff; Ensure shifts are covered: Staff illness, absence, time off requests while minimizing OT.
• Correspond with the accountant to ensure payroll is administered correctly.
• Identify and resolve issues in a collaborative, effective, and timely manner.
• Ensure Policy and Compliance enforcement amongst production team maintaining positive relationships with City, Province, and Police.
• Maintain a WorkSafe environment throughout the store.
• Ensures that the back of house is maintained to be bright, organized, and clean.
• Limit waste while driving a culture of environmentalism within Farm, managing garbage and recycling ensuring it is dealt with appropriately each day.
• Assist the FOH Team with Budtending and customer service when and if required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Inventory Management experience is required.
• Leadership Management is an asset.
• Intimate working knowledge of the most recently updated BC Cannabis Retail Store Terms and Conditions handbook required.
• Strong working knowledge of POS systems, Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Works well in high volume, high level of care, retail environment.
• Significant cannabis knowledge is an asset.
• Education requirement of post-secondary degree preferred.
• BC Cannabis Selling It Right is required.
• Experience with proactive loss prevention methodologies.
• WHMIS certification and WorkSafe BC experience is an asset.

Terms of Employment:

• Full-time position
• Must be willing to sign Farm's terms of employment contract
• Must be able to work a variety of night/weekend shifts when required
• Reports to: Store Manager
• Direct Reports: Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you live in the Greater Victoria Area?

Work Location: In person