Inventory Specialist - Full-time / Part-time
Walgreens10 months ago
Whitehall, OH, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Walgreens is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage and execute inventory best practices across both the front end and pharmacy. In this role you will be responsible for monitoring inventory processes, ensuring on-shelf availability, supporting asset protection, and collaborating with teams to maintain accurate inventory counts while delivering outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute, monitor, and train store-wide inventory procedures covering front end and pharmacy, including receiving, counting, pricing, and returns.
- Review and coordinate reports and system applications to ensure accurate on-hand balances and pricing.
- Maintain asset protection protocols by filing claims for warehouse/vendor overages, shortages, order errors, and damaged goods.
- Engage customers by offering assistance and ensuring a positive experience while modeling excellent customer service practices.
- Support inventory operations such as warehouse deliveries, pharmacy recalls, physical inventory preparations, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Six months of prior experience with Walgreens (internal) or one year of retail work experience (external).
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and manage execution under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a shift lead, pharmacy technician, designated hitter, or customer service associate.
- Prior work experience with Walgreens, supported by an evaluation on file.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: Hourly rate with a Start Rate of $17 and a Max Rate of $20, dependent on geography, skills, education, and experience.
- Full-time employment offering stability and growth opportunities.
- Access to comprehensive benefits – for more details, visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
- Walgreens is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Physical Inventory
Order Processing
Asset Protection
Team Training
Pricing and Markdowns
Customer Service
Planogram Validation
Vendor Coordination
Receiving and Counting