Inventory Associate, Cultivation and Processing

FLUENT, in exclusive partnership with Connected New York, is excited to be hiring for positions at our new state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Buffalo, New York. These roles offer the opportunity to join FLUENT’s growing team while being part of Connected’s highly anticipated expansion into one of the country’s most dynamic and fast-growing cannabis markets.

Connected family of companies. are a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento, operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years of experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected has built a strong industry reputation and is now expanding into New York through a master services agreement with FLUENT. Connected’s mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting the highest standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

As an Inventory Associate, you will play a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials, and supplies to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You will be responsible for coordinating ordering and tracking of inventory, conducting regular inventory audits, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

• →Accurately record all plant movements, harvests, trim activities, WIP,  and waste in Metrc.
• →Perform monthly cycle counts including: discrepancy investigations, documentation and Metrc adjustments.
• →Prepare samples and outgoing manifests for cultivation R&D testing.
• →Monitor plant batches through various growth stages ensuring tags are securely attached and legible.
• →Oversee the weighing and storage of trim, making sure separate batches are never commingled.
• →Maintain a clean storage environment for all harvested materials including clear labeling and physical organization.
• →Generate accurate labels for application to all bins, drying racks and WIP packages.
• →Review batch chain of custody forms and elevate concerns to relevant managers.
• →Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of inventory management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management preferred.  
• At least 2 years of experience in inventory management or related field required; experience in a cannabis company preferred.  
• Experience with ERP systems or inventory management software is preferred.  
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to inventory management.  
• Knowledge of cannabis industry-specific regulations, including seed-to-sale tracking requirements, is highly desirable.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and inventory management software.  
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to use material handling equipment such as a forklift a plus.

Compensation Description (annually): The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position involves sitting, walking and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day. Working in warm/humid environments with high intensity lighting. Able to bend for many of the work tasks, and stand on and climb ladders. Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs. occasionally without assistance. Comfortable working with scissors and or pruning shears.The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Requires normal hearing range

Work is performed in a fast-paced cannabis grow location. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.