Inventory Specialist

About This Role

Execute, monitor, and train inventory best practices and procedures for a retail store, covering both front end and pharmacy operations. Manage receiving, counting, ordering, and returns to ensure accurate on-hand balances and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Execute, monitor, and train inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including both 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 impacting inventory accuracy and pricing
• Execute and maintain front end and pharmacy asset protection techniques, and file claims for overages, shortages, errors, or damaged goods
• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving issues when serving as leader on duty
• Model and share customer service best practices with team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience
• Execute and coach team members on warehouse and vendor inventory management processes, including creating, reviewing, and receiving orders
• Complete On-Shelf Availability (OSA) end-to-end process, including disposals, call-ins, and vendor returns

Requirements

• 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 evening and weekend hours
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multi task and manage execution
• Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior retail work experience (external candidates) or 6 months with Walgreens (internal candidates)

Nice to Have

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

Benefits