Associate, Inventory

Loblaw Companies Limited; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited, in Burnaby, is seeking an Inventory Associate to manage daily inventory tasks within Central Pharmacy Services. You will place orders, maintain MMS, receive shipments, and investigate discrepancies to support efficient stock control.

The role requires experience in pharmacy or inventory, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with stores and production teams, uphold safety and privacy standards, and help

Qualifications

• Post secondary education with 1–2 years in Pharmacy or Inventory
• Creative problem solver and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a high degree of detail and accuracy while adapting to multiple priorities
• Strong skills in MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Practical written and verbal communication skills
• Practical interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Able to work holidays and some weekends
• Flexibility with shift timing

Responsibilities

• Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside the pharmacy in a secure environment
• Put away received pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location in accordance with the established workflow
• Ensure stock rotation is completed; the expired product is removed from the shelf, and it is returned in accordance with standard operating procedures. Update equivalent reports
• Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Carry out daily inventory tasks, including, but not limited to placing Orders, receiving orders, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining the MMS system related to the stocks management and control
• Order and maintain non-prescription merchandise in the dispensary, including stock rotation and the management of expired product
• Reviews operations initiatives to determine inventory needs, considering current on hand inventory and the required lead times to ensure Central Pharmacy Services can execute on initiatives
• Partners with operational site and other teams to ensure effective resolution of all inventory related issues
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles
• Manage wastage control, expiry control, and returns in accordance with established disposal protocol
• Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided, supporting the Quality and Compliance Team
• Management of preferred generic produce DSP changes, reviewing DIN, and UPC changes. Identify drug appearance changes effectively and accurately
• Maintain Overstock to ensure the uninterrupted supply of all products, perform cycle count, track, and communicate low stock and out of stock situations according to pharmacy procedures
• Review flip daily for inventory related communication, including but not limited to Product Shortages and Availability Report, New Generics and Dedicated Supplier Products, and Product Appearance Changes
• Identify drug appearance changes effectively and accurately
• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems
• Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories
• Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations
• Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule
• Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment
• Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Post Secondary Education in Pharmacy or Inventory

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hiring Range / Échelle Salariale à L’embauche

$18.75 - $23.75 / 18,75$ - 23,75$ (per hour / de l’heure)

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Supply Chain, the Inventory Associate is responsible for inventory management and supports procurement for Central Pharmacy Services located in Burnaby. The Inventory Associate is responsible for carrying out daily inventory tasks related to inventory management, including, but not limited to placing orders, maintaining MSLs, receiving orders, and investigating discrepancies. They will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining MMS by performing tasks like Holding tanks, updating UPCs, utilizing suggested orders and reviewing DIN equivalent reports. This role also provides support for the Warehouse Associate, Order Confirmation Associate, and Production teams by performing specific duties such as Shipping, Order Verification with stores, and product preparation when required.

What You Will Do

• Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside the pharmacy in a secure environment
• Put away received pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location in accordance with the established workflow
• Ensure stock rotation is completed; the expired product is removed from the shelf, and it is returned in accordance with standard operating procedures. Update equivalent reports
• Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Carry out daily inventory tasks, including, but not limited to placing Orders, receiving orders, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining the MMS system related to the stocks management and control
• Order and maintain non-prescription merchandise in the dispensary, including stock rotation and the management of expired product
• Reviews operations initiatives to determine inventory needs, considering current on hand inventory and the required lead times to ensure Central Pharmacy Services can execute on initiatives
• Partners with operational site and other teams to ensure effective resolution of all inventory related issues
• Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles
• Manage wastage control, expiry control, and returns in accordance with established disposal protocol (e.g. Stericycle One Box or return to the vendor)
• Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided, supporting the Quality and Compliance Team
• Management of preferred generic produce DSP changes, reviewing DIN, and UPC changes. Identify drug appearance changes effectively and accurately
• Maintain Overstock to ensure the uninterrupted supply of all products, perform cycle count, track, and communicate low stock and out of stock situations according to pharmacy procedures
• Review flip daily for inventory related communication, including but not limited to Product Shortages and Availability Report, New Generics and Dedicated Supplier Products, and Product Appearance Changes
• Identify drug appearance changes effectively and accurately
• Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete
• Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems
• Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories (e.g. blister, labels, vials) to prepare the prescriptions
• Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow
• Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations
• Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule
• Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment
• Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety

What You Bring

• Post Secondary Education with 1-2 years in Pharmacy or Inventory
• Creative problem solver and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a high degree of detail and accuracy while adapting to multiple priorities
• Strong skills in MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Practical written and verbal communication skills
• Practical interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs
• Able to work holidays and some weekends
• Flexibility with shift timing

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a competitive pay program and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

Employment Type

Full time

Type Of Role

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for a newly created position. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste nouvellement créé. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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