Job Details

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We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Execute, monitor, and train inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store.
• Support pharmacy inventory management activities including receiving, counting, ordering, and facilitating returns.
• Champion On‑Shelf Availability and oversee receiving, counting, pricing, returns, and all in‑store inventory processes.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of planograms.
• Review and coordinate report usage impacting front‑end and pharmacy on‑hand balances and pricing.
• Execute and maintain asset protection techniques and file claims for warehouse/vendor overages, shortages, order errors or damaged goods.
• Open and close the store in the absence of store management, including system start‑ups, cash handling, and ensuring floor and stock room readiness.

Customer Experience

• Engage customers by greeting and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive experience.
• Model and share customer service best practices with team members.

Operations

• Execute and coach team members on warehouse and vendor inventory management processes.
• Scan deliveries and manage order receipt, including one‑box receiving.
• Verify and post pharmacy shipments under pharmacist supervision.
• Complete On‑Shelf Availability (OSA) end‑to‑end processes and vendor returns.
• Assist in pharmacy recall and hazard waste policies.
• Execute pricing activities including markdowns and regulatory pricing tasks.
• Support front‑end and pharmacy ordering of expense items.
• Maintain inventory counts and ensure compliance with state/local laws.
• Assist in preparing for physical inventory and support inventory day activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and merchandising of counters and shelves.
• Assist and coach store team on package delivery activities.
• Manage POS responsibilities when serving as leader on duty.
• Comply with company policies and maintain respectful relationships.
• Complete additional activities as assigned.

Training & Personal Development

• Attend company‑based trainings and complete all e‑learning modules.
• Obtain and maintain a valid pharmacy license/certification as required by state.

Communications

• Serve as liaison between management and team members, coaching and developing inventory system capabilities.
• Communicate tasks and report disciplinary issues and customer complaints to management when serving as leader on duty.

Basic Qualifications

• Six months of prior work experience with Walgreens (internal candidates) or one year of prior retail work experience (external candidates).
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• “Achieving expectations” rating on last performance review and no written disciplinary actions in the previous 12 months (internal candidates only).
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multi‑task and manage execution.
• Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

To review benefits, please click here: jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Salary Range: $18 – $21 / Hourly