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Walgreen Co. is the leading U.S. drugstore chain in sales and technology use. The company's strategy is to be the nation's most convenient healthcare provider. Sales for fiscal 2007 topped $53.7 billion, from more than 5,900 stores located in 49 states and Puerto Rico. With 500 store openings per year, Walgreens will operate over 7,000 stores by 2010.

Walgreens Health Services (WHS), a division of Walgreen Co., provides mail service, pharmacy benefits management, specialty pharmacy and home care services. WHS collaborates with employers, managed care organizations, private medical professionals and personal caregivers to provide the best services that put the patient first, yet provide cost-effective, flexible, client-centric solutions to rising healthcare costs. Wilson Health Information, LLC, an independent healthcare consumer research firm based in New Hope, Pa., named Walgreens Health Initiatives the highest rated pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) nationally in overall member satisfaction. Eighteen major PBMs were evaluated in the 2007 WilsonRx® PBM Member Satisfaction Survey.

Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Walgreens promotes and supports a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
Function Manager
11/4/2009
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Company: Walgreens Contact: Not Available
Location: map it!US-CT-Windsor Phone: Not Available
Base Pay: N/A Fax: Not Available
     
Employee Type: Full-Time Email: Send Email Now
Industry: Retail Ref ID: 000707
Job Type: Management
Distribution - Shipping
   
Req'd Education: Not Specified    
Req'd Experience: Not Specified    
Req'd Travel: None    
Job Description

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www.walgreens.com

 

Our Distribution Function Managers are responsible for the daily operations of their area including maintaining the budget, assuring efficient product flow, and monitoring daily performance of team members and managing quality improvement.

 

 
Job Requirements

The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

  • 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience with multiple department/area responsibility.
  • Hands on experience in distribution, warehousing or logistics experience.
  • Experience with automated systems (RF technology, WMS, conveyor and sortation systems) is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education and work experience in the logistics industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to train and coach team members.
  • Creativity along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
  • Decision-making, problem-solving and analytical skills with strong statistical aptitude.
  • Previous experience with industry Process Improvement Techniques
  • Solid experience using a PC.

     

    Come join an industry leader! We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, profit-sharing (401K), a stock purchase plan and store discounts. Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds. Walgreens promotes and supports a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

    Please visit our Diversity website at: www.diversity.walgreens.com

     
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