Pharmacy Inventory Control Associate
Children's National Hospital
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Associate's Degree Or Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
- 2 years Related experience (Required)
- Basic to moderate proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, and ERP systems.
- Experience with Peoplesoft ERP system.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Infertility services
- Transgender health services
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- Personal day
- 401(k) plan
- Healthcare spending account
- Dependent care spending account
- Employer-paid life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.