Analyst, Inventory

7505 Caremark, L.L.C.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health in Northbrook, IL seeks a data-driven professional to manage replenishment inventory. You will review system recommendations, analyze forecasts, and coordinate transfers to optimize inventory levels while aiming for 99%+ service levels.

The role requires strong analytical skills, problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Healthcare environment. Collaborative work with Pharmacy locations and external vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a proactive problem solver, well organized, team player with good follow through, math and analytical skills that include the ability to perform root cause analyses.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills are also required.
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze system recommendations and use tools to order replenishment inventory.
• Achieve 99%+ service levels and meet inventory turnover and inventory dollar objectives.
• Analyze forecast, sales, and inventory planning parameters; coordinate transfers to optimize replenishment.
• Identify forecast issues or develop new forecasts and coordinate with the Forecast Team.
• Interact daily with internal customers and external vendors to ensure timely ordering and shipping to meet service goals.
• Work with IT or system support on testing of new/enhanced programs.
• Participate in weekly calls and assist with physical inventories.
• Identify, understand, and establish links on the drug file.
• Perform data compilation and root cause analyses as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Team player

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

In-house systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

• Review, analyze system recommendations, reports and/or use other tools to order replenishment inventory.
• Achieve individual Service Level goals in order to meet the Corporate Goal of 99%+ and also meet inventory turnover and inventory dollar level objectives.
• Analyze supporting forecast, sales, and inventory planning parameters, coordinate w/the pharmacies and/or Inventory Analysts to direct the transfer of surplus and short-dated inventory balances to ensure optimal replenishment of inventory.
• Identify forecast issues or develop new forecasts and coordinate with the Forecast Team.
• Interact daily with internal customers (pharmacy locations, Trade Relations, Program Managers, Forecast Team, Data Team, Drug File and others as needed) and external vendors (drug manufacturers, wholesalers) to understand new drug launch programs and to ensure product is ordered and shipped timely to meet service and inventory level goals.
• Work individually and as a team (including back-up responsibilities).
• Work with IT and/or system support personnel on the testing of new and enhanced programs.
• Participate in weekly conference calls, attend launch and other meetings and assist with physical inventories as needed.
• Identify, understand, and establish links on the drug file.
• Performance of duties as required by supervisor, including (but not limited to): frequent projects related to compiling and analyzing data (inventory, sales, purchases, forecasts, and product movement information) as well as performing root cause analyses.

Required Qualifications

Must be a proactive problem solver, well organized, team player with good follow through, math and analytical skills that include the ability to perform root cause analyses.

Solid verbal and written communication skills are also required.

Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in inventory purchasing/planning and/or pharmacy is preferred, but not required.

Knowledge of SAP and other in house systems is preferred.

Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is a plus.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $43,888.00 - $93,574.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Application Deadline

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/18/2026

Company Culture

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.