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
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
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
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
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
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