Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist – Walgreens

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$17.00/hr – $20.00/hr

• 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: receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns.
• Champion On‑Shelf Availability; 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 that impact front‑end and pharmacy on‑hand balances and pricing.
• Execute and maintain asset protection techniques for front‑end and pharmacy; file claims for overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods.
• In designated stores, open and close the store in the absence of store management; perform required systems start‑ups, cash handling, and cashier responsibilities, ensuring the floor and stock room are ready for business.

• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• When serving as the leader on duty, resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Model and share customer service best practices with all team members.

• Execute and coach team members on warehouse and vendor inventory management processes.
• Scan all deliveries while the vendor is still in the store; focus on One Box receiving and take appropriate action for deliveries.
• Under pharmacist supervision, verify all pharmacy shipments and complete postings for warehouse orders, prescription and OTC orders, and other daily activities.
• Complete On‑Shelf Availability (OSA) end‑to‑end process, including warehouse and DSD for planogrammed departments.
• Under pharmacist supervision, complete pharmacy inventory activities, including recalls and vendor returns.
• Execute all pricing activities: price changes, markdowns, and regulatory pricing tasks.
• Support front‑end and pharmacy ordering of expense items; monitor manual orders to identify excess orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts for all departments, stockroom, and pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products.
• Assist in preparing for physical inventory and support inventory day activities.
• Keep all counters and shelves clean and well merchandised.
• Assist and coach the store team on package delivery activities and the Pickup Program.
• When serving as the leader on duty, handle all point‑of‑sale responsibilities including returns and cash drops.
• Comply with all company policies and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete any additional activities and tasks as assigned.

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

• Serve as liaison between management and non‑management team members; coach and develop others on inventory systems.
• When leading on duty, communicate tasks to team members and report disciplinary issues and customer complaints to management.

• Six months of prior work experience with Walgreens (internal candidates) or one year of prior retail work experience (external candidates).
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• “Achieving expectations” rating on last performance review and no written disciplinary actions in the prior 12 months (internal candidates only).
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multitask and manage execution.
• Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.

• Previous experience as a shift lead, pharmacy technician, designated hitter, or customer service associate.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens, with an evaluation on file.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

$17 - $20 / Hourly

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing