Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist – Walgreens

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Base pay range: $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 and handle receiving, counting, pricing, returns, and all in‑store inventory processes.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of planograms.
• Review and coordinate proper use of reports and system applications affecting front end and pharmacy on‑hand balances and pricing.
• Execute and maintain front end and pharmacy asset protection techniques; file claims for warehouse and vendor overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods, including prescription drugs.
• In designated stores, open and close the store in the absence of management, covering system start‑ups, cash handling, cashier responsibilities, and ensuring the floor and stock room are ready for business.
• Engage customers by greeting and providing assistance with products and services; resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive 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 vendors are in the store; focus on One Box receiving and take appropriate action for received or undelivered items.
• Under pharmacist supervision, verify pharmacy shipments, post warehouse orders, perform tote audits, and report shortages or damaged product.
• Complete OSA end‑to‑end process, disposals, call‑ins, vendor returns, and scan‑out returns.
• Complete pharmacy inventory activities per policy, including recalls, vendor returns, and inter‑store transfers.
• Execute all pricing activities, including price changes, markdowns, and deletions.
• Support front end and pharmacy ordering by ordering expense items and monitoring manual orders.
• Maintain pull & quarantine item holdings and accurate inventory counts.
• Ensure compliance with state/local laws for regulated products.
• Assist in maintaining inventory records, receiving, posting, and filing invoices/receipts.
• Help prepare for physical inventory and support inventory day activities.
• Help keep counters and shelves clean and merchandised.
• Assess all package delivery activities and support the Pickup Program.
• When serving as leader on duty, register all sales, handle returns, voids, refunds, and cash drops.
• Maintain respectful relationships and comply with company policies.
• Complete any additional activities or 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 a liaison between management and non‑management team members, coaching and developing inventory system capabilities; report disciplinary issues and customer complaints.

• Six months of prior work experience with Walgreens (internal) or one year of prior retail work experience (external).
• 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 previous 12 months (internal only).
• Attention to detail and ability to multi‑task and manage execution.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending/implementing strategies to resolve problems.

• Preferred previous experience as a shift lead, pharmacy technician, designated hitter, or customer service associate.
• Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens, with an evaluation on file.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

The actual compensation offered will depend on geography, skills, education, and experience. This role will remain open until filled. Benefits information at