Pharmacy Inventory Control Associate
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What you'll do
- Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and maintain accurate on hand inventory balances; adjust on hand balances accordingly.
- Assist with data entry process.
- Assist inventory Buyer place orders and resolve purchasing discrepancies.
- Reconcile quantity on hand and unit of measure discrepancies.
- Oversee and ensure day-to-day inventory transactions are current and accurate.
- Maintain smooth day-to-day inventory systems operations.
- Store product appropriately by designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to product requirements and changes, and updating locations.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of goods and supplies.
- Coordinate inventory deliveries, return goods, proof of deliveries, correction of vendor shipping errors, and other tasks as needed.
- Authenticate goods and supplies received daily and maintain and resolve discrepancies.
- Compile and prepare inventory reports (cycle counting, slow and fast moving items, demand fluctuations, etc.)
- Print and review receiving report weekly.
What they're looking for
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- 2 years Related experience (Required)
- Basic to moderate proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, and ERP systems.
- Experience with Peoplesoft ERP system.
Nice to have
- Associate's Degree Or Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
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Full description from employer
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10314 Pharmacy Services
Pay Range
$18.40 - $29.14
About the Role:
The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible to monitor the accuracy and timeliness of all inventory operations to include: on hand balances, transactions, receiving, handling, storage, and reporting. Will investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies and monitor demand fluctuations. Will assist Warehouse Buyer and Distribution Manager with tasks as needed.
What You’ll Bring:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Associate's Degree Or Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic to moderate proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, and ERP systems.
Experience with Peoplesoft ERP system.
Functional Accountabilities
Inventory
Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and maintain accurate on hand inventory balances; adjust on hand balances accordingly.
Assist with data entry process.
Assist inventory Buyer place orders and resolve purchasing discrepancies.
Reconcile quantity on hand and unit of measure discrepancies.
Oversee and ensure day-to-day inventory transactions are current and accurate.
Maintain smooth day-to-day inventory systems operations.
Store product appropriately by designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to product requirements and changes, and updating locations.
Ensure proper handling and storage of goods and supplies.
Receiving
Coordinate inventory deliveries, return goods, proof of deliveries, correction of vendor shipping errors, and other tasks as needed.
Authenticate goods and supplies received daily and maintain and resolve discrepancies.
Data and Reporting
Compile and prepare inventory reports (cycle counting, slow and fast moving items, demand fluctuations, etc.)
Print and review receiving report weekly.
Investigate inventory shortages and discrepancies.
File and maintain inventory records as needed.
Customer Service
Work with sales reps, internal customers and other members of the department as necessary.
Maintain physical condition of inventory space.
Follow orders and complete all assigned tasks as delegated by the Distribution Manager.
Benefits That Support You:
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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