Inventory Sales Support Analyst

McKesson • Irving, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst at McKesson is an experienced, fully competent professional responsible for managing inventory execution for major buys, bids, and customer initiatives. This role requires broad knowledge of inventory management, supply chain processes, and related disciplines to coordinate across Purchasing, Sales, Pricing, Operations, suppliers, and distribution centers. The analyst uses professional judgment to resolve diverse inventory and order execution problems within established policies and practices. The position contributes to team and cross-functional outcomes by ensuring product availability and order management processes support the sales team's ability to fulfill customer needs and meet service commitments.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and 4+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, inventory management, or distribution operations will be considered.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: Pharmaceutical inventory management, supply chain coordination, or distribution operations, including familiarity with availability cycles, allocation processes, and order exception management
• Order coordination and fulfillment support in a B2B or wholesale environment, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet customer service commitments
• Collaboration with purchasing, demand planning, or product management teams in a supply chain or operations context
• Working knowledge of WMS, ERP systems (SAP preferred), or other inventory management platforms used to track product availability, process orders, and manage exceptions
• Inventory Management: Working knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain processes, product availability cycles, and allocation procedures
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ability to manage communication across Sales, Distribution Centers, suppliers, and Procurement within defined workflows
• Problem-Solving: Resolves order exceptions and availability issues using established guidelines; escalates complex or out-of-policy situations appropriately
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate product availability data and exception tracking records
• Proactive Communication: Identifies potential issues early and keeps sales and operations partners informed in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SAP preferred
• Exposure to secondary wholesale market dynamics, short-dated product management, or pharmaceutical distribution preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages execution of inventory events tied to major buys, bids, and customer accounts, applying professional judgment within established policies and procedures.
• Resolves availability constraints, allocation challenges, and order exceptions using defined guidelines and escalating to management when issues fall outside established parameters.
• Determines appropriate execution approaches to meet customer commitments while managing inventory risk within the team's operational framework.
• Coordinates with suppliers, distribution centers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on timing, quantities, and delivery priorities.
• Applies working knowledge of related disciplines to identify potential risks and recommend corrective actions to management and cross-functional partners.
• Partners with Sales and Pricing to support quoting and bid activity by providing inventory feasibility and execution input.
• Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders as needed to support cross-functional coordination and ensure inventory considerations are reflected in customer commitments.
• Tracks inventory availability metrics and product fill rates for key items; identifies patterns in stockouts, backorders, or fulfillment failures and escalates systemic issues.
• Analyzes inventory performance data, identifies trends, and provides recommendations to inform purchasing decisions and account planning activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees