Inventory Specialist

Walgreens

Newnan, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Pharmacy, Physical Inventory, Pricing, Process Management, Resolve Customer Issues, Retail, Shipping/Receiving, Store Closing, Store Opening, Vendor/Supplier Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Newnan, GA
POSTED
2 days ago

This role involves executing and monitoring inventory best practices across the store, including front end and pharmacy, ensuring accuracy in receiving, counting, pricing, and returns. The associate manages inventory processes, supports asset protection, and helps validate planograms. They review reports and system applications to maintain on-hand balances and pricing accuracy. Responsibilities include opening/closing the store when needed, handling customer interactions, and resolving issues to ensure a positive experience.

Operational duties encompass managing warehouse and vendor inventory, verifying shipments, completing on-shelf availability processes, and supporting pharmacy inventory activities like recalls and transfers. The role also involves pricing adjustments, maintaining inventory compliance, preparing for physical inventories, and supporting delivery and pickup programs. Additionally, they assist in training team members, communicate effectively with management, and uphold store policies. Qualifications include retail experience, attention to detail, and flexibility. Preferred candidates have prior leadership or pharmacy-related experience.

About the Company

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Walgreens

Founded over a century ago in 1901, we have a rich and colorful history of continuous improvement and innovation at Walgreens. From inventing the world’s first chocolate malted milkshake to the creation of one of the most popular and sophisticated mobile applications in retail shopping today, we have transformed ourselves into a leader within the retail and drug industry. Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., the first global pharmacy-led, health well being enterprise. At Walgreens you'll find a team positively energized by the unique talents, ideas, experiences and aspirations of every individual. In other words, you can be your authentic self in our stores, offices and other workplaces, and be comfortable and confident that what matters most here is doing your best to make health and well-being within reach for everyone on a daily basis. Walgreens has a proud legacy of valuing diversity and fostering inclusion more than 100 years-strong, and we're still living that commitment. We intend to be recognized as a “Next Practices” company for diversity and inclusion – one whose cultures, people, perspectives and workplaces reflect the current and future customers we serve while delivering superior business performance. Walgreens has over 9,500 stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Retail
WEBSITE
https://www.walgreens.com/