Matthew J Lavigne
Cranston,Rhode Island
Summary
Experienced data analyst with a strong background in the cannabis industry with a key focus on inventory control. Specializes in utilizing data-driven insights, analytics, and operational optimization. Skilled in inventory and compliance auditing and process improvement. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data solutions that improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Passionate about leveraging analytics to drive actionable insights and support strategic business objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Cannabis Consultant
Independent Cannabis Consultant
Providence, RI
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented data-driven inventory management practices for over 20 Rhode Island-based cultivation facilities, ensuring compliance with METRC standards post-legalization
- Created custom Excel-based dashboards and reporting templates to streamline inventory distribution and improve data accuracy, reducing reporting time by approximately 23%
- Conducted regular audits and provided actionable insights to stakeholders on operational efficiency and compliance, aligning with state regulations and optimizing workflows
Director of Inventory Control
Mother Earth Wellness
Pawtucket, RI
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Led the development and execution of inventory SOPs across retail and cultivation departments, collaborating with department heads to implement integrated workflows that enhanced data visibility and reduced discrepancies by 13%
- Built and maintained cross-departmental dashboards in Excel, empowering stakeholders to access real-time data insights and supporting the organization’s decision-making processes
- Conducted weekly inventory audits and reconciliations, leveraging SQL to identify trends, uncover discrepancies, and ensure a 98.7% compliance rate with regulatory standards
- Created and implemented team-based document sharing for production forecasts, optimizing communication between inventory and marketing teams and improving product launch success rates
Inventory Manager
Nature’s Medicines/AMMA
Uxbridge, MA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Analyzed and reported on inventory metrics through SQL queries, providing actionable insights that informed product ordering, inventory adjustments, and compliance audits
- Designed and managed weekly, monthly, and quarterly data audits, achieving a consistent 98.9% alignment between METRC and physical inventory records
- Developed a performance-driven inventory management strategy that consistently met target projections (around 182 lbs harvested per week), supporting efficient allocation of resources across cultivation and retail
- Maintained and updated inventory dashboards, providing stakeholders with real-time insights into product availability and sales trends, improving decision-making processes across departments
Inventory Supervisor
Nova Farms
Attleboro, MA
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Supervised inventory operations, including auditing, reporting, and compliance, ensuring adherence to all cannabis industry regulations and SOPs
- Managed weekly/monthly audits of product data, maintaining high levels of accuracy in METRC and Flowhub, and resolving discrepancies proactively to ensure data integrity
- Implemented process improvements for product tracking and reporting, increasing data accuracy by approximately 9% and enhancing the team’s responsiveness to regulatory audits
Education
High School Diploma -
West Warwick Senior High School
West Warwick, Rhode Island06-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Instrumentation
- Experimentation
- Data Storytelling
- Partnering
- Compliance
- Regulatory Requirements
- Retail Workflows
- Cultivation Workflows
- METRC
- Dutchie Backoffice
- Flowhub
- Olla
Educationandcertifications
- METRC Certified
- SRT Certified
- ServSafe Certified
- SELL SMART Certified
Additionalinformation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- UPS Worldship
- Intermediate SQL
- MA and RI-based cannabis regulatory requirements
- Extensive cannabis product knowledge
- Extensive cannabis cultivation/manufacturing workflow knowledge
- Extensive cannabis retail workflow knowledge
- expertise in industry oriented team-building strategies, with key emphasis on career trajectories within both retail and manufacturing settings
Project Highlights
- Inventory Optimization and Compliance Audits, Partnered with stakeholders to develop standardized data templates and conduct in-depth analyses, reducing reporting time by around 24% and enhancing inventory management across multiple facilities.
- Data-Driven Decision Support for Product Launches, Created Excel-based tools and reports to forecast product needs, ensuring optimal product availability during launches, which contributed to a 19% increase in sales during launch periods.
Timeline
Independent Cannabis Consultant
Independent Cannabis Consultant
02.2023 - 03.2024
Director of Inventory Control
Mother Earth Wellness
09.2022 - 06.2023
Inventory Manager
Nature’s Medicines/AMMA
02.2022 - 09.2022
Inventory Supervisor
Nova Farms
07.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
West Warwick Senior High School