Inventory Control Assistant

McKesson’s Corporate; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Inventory Control Associate to support inventory accuracy and continuous improvement in our distribution center. You will partner with warehouse teams, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable to investigate discrepancies and maintain stock records.

You will perform cycle counts, audits, and reporting, analyze data with Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools, and help train warehouse staff to ensure inventory integrity and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related inventory experience.
• Experience with cycle counts and stock reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Strong attention to detail in resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Experience with warehouse systems and inventory reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shortages, and variances; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform and oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, stock reconciliations, and accuracy improvement initiatives.
• Review receiving transactions, vendor returns, unordered goods (UOG), and damaged inventory; maintain documentation and reporting.
• Create and manage UOG purchase orders, receiving claims, and related inventory records.
• Collaborate with warehouse operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and vendors to resolve inventory issues and improve processes.
• Provide training and coaching to warehouse team members on inventory best practices.
• Analyze inventory data using Excel, Power BI, Access, and reporting tools to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Cycle counts

Inventory management

Cross-functional communication

Power BI

Warehouse systems

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Access

WMS

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.

About the Role (Job Summary)

McKesson is seeking a Senior Inventory Control Associate to support inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within our distribution center. In this role, you will partner with warehouse teams, vendors, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable to investigate inventory discrepancies, maintain accurate stock records, and support inventory control processes. You will play an important role in ensuring inventory integrity through cycle counts, audits, reporting, root cause analysis, and training support.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, shortages, and stock variances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Perform and oversee cycle counts, inventory audits, stock reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Review receiving transactions, vendor returns, unordered goods (UOG), and damaged inventory while ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Create and manage UOG purchase orders, receiving claims, debit documentation, and related inventory records.
• Partner with warehouse operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and vendors to resolve inventory issues and improve processes.
• Support inventory best practices through training, coaching, and guidance for warehouse team members.
• Analyze inventory data using Excel, Power BI, Access, and operational reporting tools to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Basic Requirements

• Typically requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience performing cycle counts, inventory audits, stock reconciliations, or inventory investigations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Experience identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with warehouse systems, inventory records, and operational reporting tools.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in a distribution center, logistics, healthcare distribution, manufacturing, or supply chain environment.
• Experience using Power BI, Microsoft Access, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory reporting tools.
• Knowledge of vendor returns, receiving claims, damaged inventory processing, and inventory recovery procedures.
• Demonstrated experience supporting process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience training, coaching, or providing guidance to operational teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily based in a distribution center environment with regular interaction across warehouse operations.
• Ability to walk throughout the facility and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull materials in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Ability to conduct inventory audits and counts in warehouse storage locations.
• May require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using a computer for extended periods.

Compensation and Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $23.45 - $33.14

Equal Opportunity Statement

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.