Analyst, Inventory & Reconciliation 340B Hybrid in Chicago

Responsible for all activities related to inventory replenishment and reconciliation, client program support, analytics, reporting, and working with stakeholders to optimize operations. This position is hybrid/remote you need to be in driving distance of our Deerfield, IL office, to come into the office as needed. If you live outside of Chicago or the state and are willing to travel on your own terms to the Deerfield office as needed, please apply. Job Responsibilities

• Monitors, analyzes, and minimizes client and Walgreens inventory liabilities.
• Responsible for inventory ordering and order exceptions to insure accurate and timely inventory replenishment. Monitors inventory replenishment to avoid excess store inventory.
• Performs inventory reconciliations on a monthly basis for clients in accordance with their contracts. Works with team members and clients to present and resolve all reconciliation issues as they arise.
• Performs client specific program analysis and makes recommendations to improve program performance.
• Develops and fosters working relationships with internal working counterparts (IT, Retail Operations, Accounting, etc.) to facilitate productive exchanges of information and collaboration.
• Builds solid working relationships with external partners to ensure optimal program implementation and operation. Develops and fosters working relationships with Wholesalers to collaborate, resolve issues, and optimize the inventory replenishment process.
• Utilizes and optimizes program reporting detailing volume, profitability, pricing, and other reporting metrics as needed.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the 340B program. Strives to consistently improve the overall efficiency and optimal operation of the 340b complete program.
• Coordinates with IT as a subject matter expert to design, test, and implement system enhancements to improve efficiency and meet new business requirements.
• Assists in team member training, documentation and the development of Standard Operating Procedures.
• About Walgreens and WBA

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide. The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. . Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of experience in an analytical role.
• Experience in analyzing and reporting data to identify and diagnose moderate to complex business issues and to recommend and implement solutions to resolve.
• Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
• Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry, including pharmacy, hospitals, clinics, and/or PBMs.
• Experience working on a cross-functional team for special projects.
• This position is hybrid/remote you need to be in driving distance of our Deerfield, IL office, to come into the office as needed. If you live outside of Chicago or the state and are willing to travel on your own terms to the Deerfield office as needed, please apply.

An employee in this position can expect a salary/hourly rate between $63,100 and $101,200 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan, if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. Walgreens will provide applicants in other states with information related to the positions, to the extent required by state or local law, by calling 1-866-967-5492. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job