Inventory Specialist

Walgreens; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated inventory management professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing best practices in inventory management, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining operational efficiency. You will engage with customers, resolve issues, and support various inventory activities while fostering a positive environment. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic retail setting, making a significant impact on store operations and customer experiences. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior Walgreens experience or one year of retail experience.
• Fluent in English, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for executing and monitoring inventory best practices.
• Engages customers and resolves issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Manages warehouse and vendor inventory processes.

Skills

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Operational Problem-Solving

Education

Retail Experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including front end and pharmacy. Supports pharmacy inventory management activities, including receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns. Champions On-Shelf Availability and ensures accuracy of planograms.

Reviews and coordinates reports and system applications affecting front end and pharmacy on-hand balances and pricing. Executes and maintains asset protection techniques, files claims for overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods including prescription drugs. Opens and closes the store in the absence of management, handling system start-ups, cash, and cashier responsibilities.

Customer Experience

Engages customers, resolves issues, and models customer service best practices to ensure a positive experience.

Operations

Manages warehouse and vendor inventory processes, verifies shipments, and completes pharmacy and store inventory activities. Executes planogram compliance, pricing, and regulatory tasks. Supports inventory record maintenance, physical inventories, and cleanliness of store areas. Assists with package deliveries and POS transactions when serving as leader on duty.

Training & Personal Development

Attends training, completes e-learning modules, and maintains necessary certifications.

Communications

Acts as a liaison between management and staff, communicating tasks and issues effectively.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior Walgreens experience or one year of retail experience.
• Fluent in English (excluding Puerto Rico).
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Positive performance review and no recent disciplinary actions (internal candidates).
• Attention to detail, multitasking, and operational problem-solving skills.