Associate, Inventory

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is seeking an Inventory Associate in Mississauga to manage daily pharmacy inventory, perform cycle counts, and support procurement for Central Pharmacy Services.

You will receive pharmacy totes, store items, monitor stock levels, and help maintain MMS data while upholding 5S standards. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with operational teams to optimize inventory and reduce wastage.

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
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Experience in fast-paced environments
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Good written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and shift flexibility

Responsibilities

• Unpack and receive pharmacy inventory in a secure environment.
• Store inventory in appropriate locations following workflow.
• Maintain stock rotation and remove expired product.
• Perform cycle counts and update MMS system.
• Place orders, receive orders, and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain non-prescription merchandise and manage stock rotation.
• Review inventory initiatives and lead times for Central Pharmacy Services.
• Identify improvement opportunities in inventory management.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Ensure proper storage of medications following 5S.
• Manage wastage, expiry control and returns per disposal protocol.
• Prioritize recalls and support Quality & Compliance teams.
• Review changes to DSP, DIN and UPC, and monitor drug appearances.
• Maintain Overstock and communicate low/out-of-stock statuses.
• Monitor stock-related communications and reports.
• Promote inclusiveness and belonging in the workplace.

Skills

Creative problem solver

Independent work

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Shift flexibility

Physical strength

Education

Post Secondary Education with 1-2 years in Pharmacy or Inventory

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Location:

1685 Tech Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 0A7

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 Supervisor, Supply Chain the Associate, Inventory is responsible for inventory management and supports procurement for Central Pharmacy Services. The Inventory Associate is responsible for carrying out daily inventory task related to inventory management, including, but not limited to placing Orders, maintaining MSLs, receiving orders, 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.

Monday to Friday 10:00AM-06:00pm

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 task, 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, taking into account current on hand inventory and the required lead times to ensure Central Pharmacy Services can execute on initiatives.
• Actively seeks out opportunities for improvement within the scope of Inventory Management to meet performance, Quality and Financial targets.
• 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.
• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.

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
• 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 purchase discount program, competitive pay 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

Regular

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.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :$18.75 - $23.75 / 18,75$ - 23,75$ (per hour / de l’heure)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 an existing vacancy. 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 vacant existant. 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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