Pharmacy Inventory Systems Lead — Compliance & Innovation

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens seeks an experienced leader to own the strategy, governance, and delivery of inventory compliance capabilities across Pharmacy Inventory Systems. You will partner with Pharmacy Operations, Compliance, Supply Chain, Asset Protection, and Engineering to identify risks, prioritize enhancements, and implement scalable solutions that strengthen inventory integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will establish a high-performing team, drive development, and ensure ongoing improvements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in IT, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Consulting, Strategy, Project/Program Management and/or Analytics.
• Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including the executive level.
• Experience with vendor and vendor contract management, including SLA review.
• Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategy, roadmap, and execution of inventory compliance capabilities across Pharmacy Inventory Systems.
• Partners with business stakeholders to define and prioritize inventory compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational, regulatory, and company objectives.
• Owns technology capabilities supporting inventory accountability, inventory integrity, and compliance throughout the inventory lifecycle.
• Ensures pharmacy inventory systems effectively support inventory audits, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, returns, inventory reconciliation, product quarantines, recalls, and exception management processes.
• Drives capabilities supporting pharmaceutical product traceability and DSCSA compliance requirements.
• Oversees the design and implementation of system controls that improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrink, and strengthen inventory governance.
• Identifies and mitigates inventory compliance risks arising from system, process, workflow, or data-related issues.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators, compliance metrics, and operational reporting to measure effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for inventory discrepancies, audit findings, compliance exceptions, and production defects affecting inventory integrity.
• Partners with engineering teams to deliver scalable and reliable inventory compliance solutions while maintaining appropriate governance and controls.
• Evaluates regulatory changes, operational risks, and business priorities to proactively recommend system enhancements and process improvements.
• Influences cross-functional stakeholders and drives alignment across Pharmacy Operations, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology organizations.
• Prepares and presents strategic recommendations, program updates, risk assessments, and performance results to senior leadership.
• Manages budgets, resources, and priorities to ensure successful delivery of inventory compliance initiatives and operational objectives.
• Develops and mentors managers and individual contributors through performance management, coaching, training, and career development while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Walgreens seeks an experienced leader to own the strategy, governance, and delivery of inventory compliance capabilities across Pharmacy Inventory Systems. You will partner with Pharmacy Operations, Compliance, Supply Chain, Asset Protection, and Engineering to identify risks, prioritize enhancements, and implement scalable solutions that strengthen inventory integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will establish a high-performing team, drive development, and ensure ongoing improvements in