Inventory Specialist

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Base pay range: $18.00/hr – $21.00/hr

• Execute, monitor, and train inventory best practices and SOP for the entire store, including front end and pharmacy.
• Support pharmacy inventory management activities: receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns.
• Champion On-Shelf Availability, validate planogram accuracy, and ensure front end and pharmacy on-hand balance accuracy.
• Manage front end and pharmacy asset protection techniques and file claims for overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods.
• Open and close the store when required, responsible for systems startup, cash handling, cashier duties, and readiness of floor and stockroom.

• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• 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 deliveries, handle vendor receipts, and correct inaccurate orders.
• Verify pharmacy shipments and complete postings for products received.
• Complete on-shelf availability processes and inventory counts.
• Maintain inventory compliance with state and local laws.

• Attend company-based trainings and complete all e-learning modules.
• Maintain a valid pharmacy license/certification as required by the state.

• Act as liaison between management and team, coach and develop capabilities.

• Six months of prior work experience with Walgreens (internal) or one year of prior retail experience (external).
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• “Achieving expectations” rating on last performance review and no written disciplinary actions in the previous 12 months (internal only).
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Experience identifying operational issues and implementing solutions.

• Previous experience as a shift lead, pharmacy technician, 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.

Salary range: $18 – $21 / Hourly