Dispensary Inventory Associate

• Location 596 Tarkiln Hill Rd,New Bedford, MA, 02745,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Inventory Receiving
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Inventory Agent

Northeast Alternatives is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas.

As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Location: New Bedford, MA

Schedule: Full-time,

Monday: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Job Description:

The Inventory Agent is a frontline execution role and the primary workforce of the Retail Inventory Team, responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, menu readiness, compliance, and operational speed in a high-volume cannabis retail environment. Reporting directly to the Inventory Manager, this role supports both back-of-house inventory operations and Budback responsibilities on the sales floor.

The Inventory Agent directly contributes to the success of the Inventory Team by executing daily tasks with precision, urgency, and accountability. While this role does not manage people, it carries clear ownership over individual performance, accuracy of work, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.

Success in this role is measured by strict KPI achievement, including menu par compliance, real-time system accuracy, delivery processing timelines, audit performance, and perfect compliance.

Receive, verify, and process all internal and third-party cannabis deliveries in accordance with state regulations and company SOPs

Ensure 100% accurate, real-time tracking of all purchases, deliveries, and invoices across METRC, POS (Dutchie), and internal trackers

Process all deliveries so products are fully entered, labeled, staged, and ready for sale within one (1) business day

Maintain perfect METRC accuracy at all times, including:

• Accurate data entry and package movements
• Closing all tags at zero quantity
• Identifying and correcting negative package quantities within one day

Execute 100% accurate Dutchie POS entries, ensuring all product data is complete and correct, including:

Cost and pricing

Product name, category, weight, concentration, and size

Potency, descriptions, and speciation

Photos and all required compliance details

Ensure all products are properly labeled, tagged, stored, and organized by product type, license type, and SOP requirements

Maintain strict adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory methodology at all times

Assist with compliant destruction of unusable or expired product, including complete documentation and chain-of-custody procedures

Ensure the sales floor remains fully stocked with “Ready for Sale” product for both Adult-Use and Medical menus throughout every shift

Execute restocking activities to support 100% of menu par expectations being met every shift/day

Monitor sell-through and proactively prioritize restocking of high-volume or at-risk SKUs

Pull, stage, and organize product for in-store, online, and delivery orders as needed

Communicate low inventory alerts, restock needs, and product availability changes promptly to the Inventory Manager and store leadership

Ensure physical inventory on the floor always matches POS, online, and digital menus

Maintain clean, secure, and compliant inventory areas including vaults, packaging rooms, and staging zones

Ensure all inventory is properly tagged, categorized, and stored according to SOPs and compliance requirements

Protect the security, quality, and integrity of all cannabis…