Inventory Control Manager

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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 Control 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, ensure 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)

Location: 4971 Southridge Boulevard, Memphis TN 38141

What You’ll Do:

• 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 (Must Haves):

• Degree or equivalent experience, and typically requires 6+ years of relative experience including 3+ years of subject matter experience in inventory management and 0-2 years of supervisory experience

• 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

• Ability to left up to 30 pounds on a regular basis

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice to Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Pharmacy or healthcare distribution experience

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

$60,800 - $101,400

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