Inventory Specialist

Overview

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr this range is provided by Walgreens. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The role remains open until filled. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

• Execute, monitor, and train inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including front end and pharmacy.
• Support pharmacy inventory management activities, including receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns.
• Champion On-Shelf Availability and manage receiving, counting, pricing, returns, and all in-store inventory processes; validate and ensure accuracy of planograms.
• Review and coordinate the proper use of reports and system applications affecting front end and pharmacy on-hand balances and pricing.
• Execute and maintain front end and pharmacy asset protection techniques; file claims for warehouse and vendor overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods including prescription drugs.
• In designated stores, open and close the store in the absence of store management, including system start-ups, cash handling, cashier responsibilities, and ensuring the floor and stock room are ready for the business day.
• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance; when serving as the leader on duty, resolve customer issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Model and share customer service best practices to deliver a distinctive customer experience.
• Execute and coach team members on warehouse and vendor inventory management processes, including creating, reviewing, and receiving orders.
• Scan deliveries in-store, manage One Box receiving, and address undelivered orders; contact vendors and open tickets as needed to correct inaccuracies.
• Verify pharmacy shipments and postings for products physically received; complete postings for pharmacy warehouse orders and recalls as directed by the pharmacist-in-charge.
• Complete On-Shelf Availability end-to-end processes for planogrammed departments, including disposals, call-ins, and vendor returns before expiration.
• Assist with pharmacy inventory activities, including recalls, vendor returns, non-controlled and damaged salvage returns; verify posting of all pharmacy/prescription claims.
• Execute pricing activities including price changes, markdowns, and pricing tasks; ensure accurate signage and regulatory pricing requirements.
• Support front end and pharmacy ordering, monitor manual orders to identify excesses, and maintain inventory as required.
• Ensure designated pull and quarantine items on-hands are updated and stored appropriately.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts across departments, stockroom, and overstock locations; support pharmacy counts and smart counts.
• Ensure compliance with state and local laws for regulated products (e.g., alcohol and tobacco).
• Assist in maintaining inventory records and organizing invoices, receipts, and return authorizations; prepare for physical inventory and support inventory day activities.
• Support clean and well-merchandised counters and shelves; stay knowledgeable of store systems and equipment.
• Assist and coach the team on package delivery activities, including scanning, returns, and the Walgreens Pickup Program.
• When designated as leader on duty, register all related sales on the POS system, manage scanning errors, price verifications, voids, returns, and cash handling as needed.
• Comply with company policies and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers; perform additional tasks as assigned.

• Six months of prior Walgreens experience (internal) or one year of prior retail work experience (external).
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multitask and execute.
• Experience in identifying operational issues and implementing solutions.
• Preferred: prior experience as a shift lead, pharmacy technician, designated hitter, or customer service associate; prior Walgreens experience preferred with an evaluation on file.

• Attend company trainings and complete all required e-learning modules, including safety training.
• Obtain and maintain a valid pharmacy license/certification as required by the state.

• Serve as a liaison between management and non-management team members; coach and develop inventory system capabilities; communicate tasks and report issues to management.

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