Inventory Associate, Cultivation and Processing

About the Opportunity  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. About Connected 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. About the Job 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.   What You Will Do 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. What We Are Looking For 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 deta