Full job description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Retail Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that assigned retail stores are operating in compliance with state and local ordinances, rules and regulations.
JOB DUTIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure retail stores and systems are in line with state and local compliance.
- Communicates with state regulators and inspectors as needed.
- Responsible for providing a high level of compliance to all staff members regarding inventory control, security, and safety.
- Review and prepare corrective action plans for the state inspector.
- Audit all required state logs and forms in the retail stores.
- Conduct regular internal compliance audits.
- Participate in retail meetings and train retail area managers on regulatory compliance standards and good operational compliance habits.
- Review and approve the Company’s SOPs and work instructions.
- Working knowledge of Metrc and/or Biotrack
- Working knowledge of the point of sales system, Dutchie.
- Input, monitor, and audit all data in the state-required cannabis tracking system (METRC).
- Analyze and report any discrepancies to managers & retail leadership and coordinate the correction of errors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to create and maintain compliance checklists for each department; ensure compliance is built into retail SOPs.
- Be the primary point of contact for all external audits for assigned retail locations; follow up on any outstanding items to ensure accuracy.
- Stay current with state and local laws pertaining to operations and ensure compliance with such laws; update compliance documentation and processes as regulations and laws change.
- Regularly Correspond with METRC and Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) to seek guidance on law interpretation and document all correspondence.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of experience in compliance or quality control.
- Cannabis industry experience is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to use and manage METRC and retail POS, Dutchie.
- Microsoft efficient, with the ability to learn new software.
- Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills, and ability to develop and implement operational best practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with regulating bodies.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with internal and external contacts.
- High attention to detail, and experience inputting and reporting on high volumes of data.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to obtain & maintain required state licenses based on work location.
- Must be able and willing to travel to various site locations within the state on a weekly and monthly basis. We have 3 dispensaries in South Boston.
