Inventory Specialist

Walgreens; Mahomet (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail pharmacy seeks an Inventory Management professional to oversee inventory best practices and staff training. The role includes managing pharmacy inventory, ensuring on-shelf availability, and engaging with customers to enhance their experience. Candidates should have retail experience and strong operational skills.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior Walgreens experience or one year of retail experience.
• Fluent in English, flexible schedule, and a good performance record.

Responsibilities

• Executing, monitoring, and training staff on inventory best practices.
• Managing pharmacy inventory activities such as receiving and counting.
• Engaging customers proactively and resolving issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Operational problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

The role involves executing, monitoring, and training staff on inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including front end and pharmacy. Responsibilities include pharmacy inventory management activities such as receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns. The role also champions On-Shelf Availability, manages all in-store inventory processes, and validates planogram accuracy.

The position requires reviewing and coordinating reports and system applications impacting inventory accuracy and pricing. It involves executing and maintaining asset protection techniques, filing claims for overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods, including prescription drugs.

In designated stores, responsibilities extend to opening and closing the store, handling cash, and ensuring readiness for business.

Customer Experience

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

Operations

• Manages warehouse and vendor inventory processes, including creating and reviewing orders.
• Handles delivery scanning and receipts, focusing on accuracy and timely processing.
• Verifies pharmacy shipments and postings, manages pharmacy inventory activities, and completes all related documentation.
• Executes On-Shelf Availability processes, including disposals, call-ins, and vendor returns.
• Supports pharmacy inventory activities, pricing, and ordering, maintaining accurate counts and compliance with laws.
• Prepares for and supports physical inventory activities, maintains store cleanliness and merchandising, and ensures proper system use.
• Assists with package deliveries, supports the Pickup Program, and manages point-of-sale transactions when serving as leader on duty.

Training & Personal Development

• Participates in company training, completes e-learning modules, and maintains necessary certifications.

Communications

• Acts as a liaison within the team, communicates tasks and issues effectively, and reports to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior Walgreens experience or one year of retail experience.
• Fluent in English, flexible schedule, and a good performance record.
• Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and operational problem-solving skills.