Inventory Control Coordinator 503A/503B - Houston, TX - Empower Pharmacy

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a pivotal role at Empower Pharmacy, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our inventory management processes, which directly aligns with our core values of people, service, quality, and innovation. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity of our stock levels, supporting the seamless flow of materials, and ensuring that our production teams have the resources they need to produce high-quality, affordable medications. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will be instrumental in keeping our operations running smoothly and effectively.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, conducting regular physical inventory audits, and resolving any discrepancies that arise. Your expertise in inventory management systems, coupled with your knowledge of FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) methodologies, will ensure that our stock levels are managed effectively and in compliance with industry regulations. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the supply chain team to monitor inventory trends and create purchase order requisitions or material transfer requests as needed.

 

Your role will also involve handling and weighing chemicals, transferring them into smaller containers for production, and ensuring that all inventory control processes are followed with precision. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of our inventory processes by recommending enhancements to material flows, storage space designs, and other related procedures. Your work will be crucial in supporting the company’s mission to provide innovative, affordable medications to those who need them.

 

We invite you to join Empower Pharmacy as an Inventory Control Coordinator, where your meticulous approach to inventory management will play a key role in helping people live healthier, happier lives. By ensuring that our inventory is managed with accuracy and efficiency, you will contribute to expanding access to quality, affordable medication. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the healthcare industry while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and timely inventory records, reporting, transactions, and stock levels for associated departments.
• Conducts regular physical inventory audits (daily, weekly, monthly) to verify stock accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues.
• Updates inventory management systems.
• Maintains inventory based on FIFO or FEFO system.
• Notifies supply chain team to assure proper inventory is maintained, noting if physical inventory depletion trends increase in a timely manner.
• Creates purchase order requisitions or material transfer requisitions, as necessary.
• Follows guidance by departmental management to fulfill department-specific needs.
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations related to inventory control and management.
• Develops and recommends improvements to current processes, material flows, and storage space designs.
• Weighs chemicals to provide stock quantity.
• Must be able to work with raw materials.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment.
• Transfers chemicals into small containers for production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee will regularly work in or around a clean room (compounding) environment such as working with and being exposed to hazardous substances (drugs) and strong odors such as peracetic acid. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to work in a "Clean Room" compounding environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Team player and promotes a positive team environment.
• Flexible and proactive to meet company needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered and in good standing with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Trainee preferred.
• 2 years minimum of inventory experience required. 

Benefits:

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.

 

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.