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At McKesson, we deliver better health by ensuring our customers and patients receive the products they need — safely, efficiently, and on time. As Inventory Manager within our Central Fill Pharmacy, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and supporting McKesson’s Customer First commitment. You will oversee all inventory management functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while minimizing waste and optimizing slotting.

This role leads a team of 5+ inventory associates and reports directly to the Director of Operations. Success in this position means maintaining optimal inventory levels, fostering employee engagement, and collaborating across departments to ensure seamless pharmacy operations that advance patient care.

Schedule: Day Shift (hours will vary based on business needs)

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Lead inventory operations including receiving, put-away, decrement, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

• Manage daily reconciliation and inventory adjustment requirements to maintain compliance and transparency.

• Oversee cycle count program and physical inventory processes, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

• Track and manage inventory loss against quarterly goals, implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Ensure inventory compliance with regulatory requirements and SOPs, fostering a culture of accountability.

• Partner with customers to manage formulary changes and supply constraints, ensuring service levels are consistently met.

• Collaborate with operations leadership to optimize slotting for accuracy, efficiency, and throughput.

• Manage financial policies, procedures, and metrics related to Central Fill inventory.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead redesign initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of subject matter experience in inventory management.

• 0–2 years of supervisory experience.

Critical Skills/Experience (Must Haves)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and SAP.

• Proven leadership skills including coaching, developing teams, and driving employee engagement.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external customers.

• Deep knowledge of inventory management processes and best practices.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice to Haves)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Pharmacy or healthcare distribution experience.

Physical Requirements

• General office demands.

• Position includes standing, sitting, and walking in a warehouse environment.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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