Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Specialist Inventory Control is responsible for supporting the inventory control department by ensuring orders are received and scanned in for accuracy, dispensing locations are stocked and replenished, Inventory levels and monitored and tracked, and a clean working environment is maintained.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, validates and stores incoming medications and supplies as per manufacturer recommendations and corporate policies and procedures.
• Stocks and replenishes dispensing stations; monitors/tracks specified inventory levels.
• Assists in receiving and putting away merchandise; assists in conducting physical inventory and cycle counts.
• Identifies shipment errors for product to be pulled from available inventory and returned; researches backorders and brand selection errors.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Other responsibilities as judgement or necessity dictate.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens ( proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

External Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma from an accredited school or equivalent GED
• Effective communication and problem solving skills, and ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong initiative and the ability to work in a team environment
• Willing and able to lift 40Ibs in repetitive motion
• Willing and able to work in a fast paced production environment with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Active pharmacy technician license or certification as required by state Board of Pharmacy
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Office suite of products
• 1 year of work experience in packing and receiving inventory
• Prior experience with drugs and packaging

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