Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Shoppers Drug Mart; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Customizable benefits

Employee discount

Licensing assistance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart in Calgary seeks an Inventory Associate to support central pharmacy operations. You will receive, store and rotate stock, perform cycle counts, and maintain MMS to ensure accurate inventories and timely replenishment.

The role emphasizes detail, organization and collaboration with site teams to resolve issues and reduce waste, while upholding 5S storage practices and recalls management.

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
• Flexibility with shift timing

Responsibilities

• Unpack and receive pharmacy inventory 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Flexibility with shifts

Physical ability

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shoppers Drug Mart in Calgary seeks an Inventory Associate to support central pharmacy operations. You will receive, store and rotate stock, perform cycle counts, and maintain MMS to ensure accurate inventories and timely replenishment.

The role emphasizes detail, organization and collaboration with site teams to resolve issues and reduce waste, while upholding 5S storage practices and recalls management.