Pharmacy Assistant, Inventory Management

Loblaw Companies Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian retail company is seeking an Inventory Management Pharmacy Assistant to oversee inventory tasks in Mississauga. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of pharmacy inventory management experience and be skilled in working independently and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing inventory records, ensuring stock availability, and addressing discrepancies. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Shoppers Drug Mart discount

Gym discount

RRSP/Pension plans

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in Pharmacy inventory management.
• In-depth knowledge of MMS and HealthWatch.
• Creative problem solver and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inventory management tasks related to the Central Pharmacy.
• Monitor and maintain MMS by performing daily inventory tasks.
• Execute orders and address inventory discrepancies.
• Work with team members to tackle inventory issues and maintain stock.

Skills

Pharmacy inventory management

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MMS

HealthWatch

Job description

Location:

6300 Viscount Road, Unit 1, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1H3

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?

We are hiring an Inventory Management Pharmacy Assistant.

About Us:

Central Vial is a division of Shoppers Drug Mart that prepares prescription vials that are distributed at the Stores to Patients. This centralized process enables the Pharmacist and team at Shoppers Drug Mart locations to spend their time focusing on what is important – the Patient! Working with the team, you will be responsible to ensure that the prepared vials are accurate and prepared in a timely manner. We pride ourselves in having awesome team spirit!

We have a great benefits package, Shoppers Drug Mart discount, gym discount, RRSP/Pension plans and Employee Share Ownership Plan.

Shoppers Drug Mart was acquired by Loblaw in 2014, the largest employer in Canada, making your career opportunities within our larger organization - endless!

Take ownership and find more ways to care about our local Shoppers Drug Mart Stores in a career at Shoppers Drug Mart Store Support. Provide great service, specific expertise and actionable advice to support Associate-Owners and their staff in delivering the best health, beauty and convenience services to Canadians.

About the role:

Must be able to work afternoons 2 PM - 10 PM.

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Supervisor, the Inventory Management Pharmacy Assistant is responsible for inventory management and supports procurement for Central Pharmacy Services located in Mississauga. The Inventory Management Pharmacy Assistant 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.

What you will do:

Inventory Management:

• Reviews clinical and 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

• Ensure stock bottles are put away in accordance with established workflow

• Maintaining perpetual inventory system

• Manage customer returns and expired products in accordance with established disposal protocol (e.g. Stericycle One Box)

• Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided

• Management of preferred generic product e.g. DSP

• Monitor and maintain MMS by performing daily inventory tasks like Holding tanks, updating UPCs, utilizing suggested orders, reviewing DIN equivalent report.

• Maintain Overstock to ensure the uninterrupted supply of all products

• 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.

• Manage drug appearance changes effectively and accurately.

• Work closely with the Pharmacists/RPhT to prepare Store communications for product availability updates

• Track and communicate low stock and out of stock situations according to Pharmacy procedures

Other:

• Ensure stock rotation is completed and expired product is removed from the shelf and returned in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

• Carry out daily inventory task, including, but not limited to placing Orders, maintaining MSLs, receiving orders, investigating discrepancies

• Order and maintain non-prescription merchandise in the dispensary, including stock rotation and the management of expired products

What you will need:

• 2-3 years in Pharmacy inventory management

• In-depth knowledge of MMS and HealthWatch

• 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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong skills of MS Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a retail Pharmacy or a Central Pharmacy facility

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where high attention to detail and accuracy is essential

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills

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.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

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.