Inventory Specialist

About the Role

This position is responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including both front end and pharmacy. The role supports pharmacy inventory management activities and champions On-Shelf Availability, ensuring accuracy in planograms and inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Supports pharmacy inventory management activities, including receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns.
• Champions On-Shelf Availability and manages receiving, counting, pricing, returns, and all in-store inventory processes.
• Validates and ensures accuracy of planograms.
• Reviews and coordinates the proper use of reports and system applications impacting front end and pharmacy on-hand balances and pricing.
• Executes and maintains front end and pharmacy asset protection techniques, filing claims for warehouse and vendor overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods, including prescription drugs.
• In designated stores, opens and closes the store in the absence of store management, handling systems start-ups, cash management, and ensuring the store is ready for business.
• Engages customers, resolves issues, and models customer service best practices.
• Executes and coaches team members on warehouse and vendor inventory management processes.
• Scans deliveries, manages pharmacy shipments, and completes On-Shelf Availability processes.
• Handles pharmacy inventory activities, including recalls, returns, and transfers.
• Executes pricing activities, supports ordering, and maintains consigned inventory.
• Ensures compliance with state and local laws for regulated products.
• Assists in maintaining inventory records and preparing for physical inventory.
• Supports package delivery activities and the Pickup Program.
• Completes point-of-sale transactions and complies with company policies.
• Attends training and obtains/maintains required pharmacy license/certification.
• Serves as a liaison between management and team members, coaching on inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior work experience with Walgreens (internal candidates) or one year of prior retail work experience (external candidates).
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, multitasking ability, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Salary Range: $17.5 - $22.5 / Hourly

The actual compensation will depend on factors including geography, skills, education, experience, and other relevant considerations.

Benefits

For details on benefits, visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.