Publix Pharmacy

Pharmacy Inventory Analyst, Pharmacy Operations - Lakeland

LAKELAND, FLPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Publix Pharmacy

  • Job overview

    The Pharmacy Inventory Analyst at Publix Pharmacy supports inventory management across retail locations, central fill pharmacies, and the warehouse to ensure pharmaceutical demand is met and shrink is minimized.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing inventory for over 1300 retail facilities, handling unsaleable returns, optimizing the 340B program, ensuring compliance with federal drug supply laws, and responding to pharmaceutical recalls.

  • Compensation and benefits

    Benefits include an employee stock ownership plan, 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental leave, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, free cafeteria lunches, and a year-end bonus equivalent to one month's pay.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 2 years in financial, analytic, or technical roles, proficiency with Access, Excel, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, and knowledge of pharmacy industry practices; preferred qualifications include a master's degree, 3 years as a business analyst in pharmacy or healthcare, and advanced Microsoft skills.

  • Company information

    Publix Pharmacy is a large retail pharmacy chain with extensive operations including over 1300 retail locations and central fill facilities, emphasizing compliance and patient care.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in Lakeland with responsibilities covering multiple retail and central fill pharmacy locations.

  • Application process

    Applicants must monitor email closely for additional steps and should not use a Publix email address to apply; the company does not sponsor work visas for this position.

  • Unique job features

    This role uniquely involves managing a large-scale pharmacy inventory system and compliance with federal drug laws, supporting a broad network of retail and warehouse locations.

Company overview

Publix Pharmacy, a division of Publix Super Markets, Inc., operates within the retail grocery chain providing pharmaceutical services. They generate revenue through prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and health and wellness products. Founded in 1930 by George W. Jenkins, Publix has grown to become one of the largest employee-owned companies in the U.S. Publix Pharmacy is known for its customer-centric approach, offering services like free medication programs and convenient in-store locations, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to showcase your experience with inventory management and pharmacy operations, emphasizing your ability to optimize inventory across multiple retail and central fill locations as described in the job.

  • Highlight your proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Access, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI, and your experience managing pharmacy-specific programs like 340B and unsaleable returns.

  • Apply through multiple platforms including the Publix corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters.

  • Connect with current Publix Pharmacy employees on LinkedIn, especially those in inventory or operations roles, using ice breakers like commenting on recent pharmacy supply chain initiatives or asking about their experience managing 340B program compliance.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'pharmacy inventory management,' '340B program,' 'DSCSA compliance,' 'data analysis,' and specific software tools like 'Excel' and 'SQL' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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