Inventory Specialist

Walgreens•Denver, CO

15d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures throughout the store, including the front end and pharmacy. The role supports pharmacy inventory management and oversees receiving, counting, ordering, pricing, returns, on-shelf availability, planogram accuracy, inventory records, and asset protection. In designated stores, the specialist may open or close the store and serve as leader on duty in the absence of store management. The position also supports customer service, store operations, package delivery and pickup activities, inventory compliance, physical inventory preparation, and team development. Pharmacy activities are performed under the supervision of the pharmacist-in-charge, and a valid pharmacy license or certification must be obtained and maintained as required by the state.

Requirements

At least six months of prior Walgreens work experience for internal candidates, or one year of prior retail work experience for external candidates.
Fluency 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 multitask and manage execution.
Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
Obtain and maintain a valid pharmacy license or certification as required by the state.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Execute, monitor, and train store-wide inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the front end and pharmacy.
Support pharmacy inventory management, including receiving, counting, ordering, returns, shipment posting, tote audits, inventory counts, smart counts, recalls, and pharmacy claims.
Manage on-shelf availability processes, including scan-outs, disposals, call-ins, vendor returns, and expiration-related returns.
Validate planograms and maintain accurate inventory counts and on-hand quantities across departments, stockroom, overstock locations, and pharmacy.
Review and coordinate the use of reports and system applications affecting on-hand balances and pricing accuracy.
Execute asset protection techniques and file claims for vendor or warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, and damaged goods.
Receive and scan deliveries, review and receive orders, resolve inaccurate or undelivered receipts, and complete inventory system postings.
Complete pricing activities, including price changes, markdowns, signage, and other regulatory pricing tasks.
Support ordering by ordering expense items, monitoring pharmacy manual orders, and maintaining consigned inventory.
Update and move designated pull-and-quarantine items to the appropriate holding area.
Maintain inventory records and organize invoices, receipts, and return authorizations.
Prepare for physical inventory and support inventory-day activities, including auditing the third-party inventory team.
Keep counters and shelves clean and well merchandised.
Assist and coach team members on package delivery, package returns, inventory functions, and the Pickup Program.
In designated stores, open or close the store in the absence of management and complete required opening, closing, cash-handling, and cashier duties.
Engage customers, provide assistance, model customer service practices, and, when leader on duty, resolve customer issues and answer questions.
When serving as leader on duty, communicate assigned tasks, report disciplinary issues and customer complaints, and complete point-of-sale transactions and related cash-handling duties.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful coworker relationships.
Attend company trainings and complete e-learning modules, including safety training.
Obtain and maintain a valid pharmacy license or certification as required by the state.
Coach and develop team members in inventory systems and serve as a liaison between management and non-management employees.
Complete additional activities and tasks as assigned.