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CVS Health Inventory Control Clerk 2nd Shift in Houston, Texas
At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
Requisition Job Description
Position Summary
Primary responsibility to monitor modules for exceptions for inventory and location discrepancies. Also responsible for conducting physical inventories, researching locator problems, and adjusting the book inventory with the approval of the Inventory Control Supervisor. Responsible for assigned production locations and thereby the Warehouse Service Level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Make necessary adjustments to the inventory by completing an Inventory Transaction form with the Inventory Control, Supervisor’s approval and, when necessary, keypunch this data into the system to include keypunching markouts.
Audit daily all of the previous day’s purchase orders; research any discrepancies and make the necessary adjustments with the Inventory Control Supervisor’s approval and report the discrepancies as errors.
Check the Item Backup Report for credits; research the credits and take the necessary action to alleviate the credit, either by expediting the merchandise to the pick location or by making an approved adjustment to the inventory.
Take other physical inventories as requested by Management, Buyers, Accounting, Merchandise Billing, or Production.
Perform scanning functions when required, and make adjustments as requested by the appropriate personnel.
Conduct Cycle Counts as required and communicate with Buyers, Buyer’s Secretaries, Accounting Personnel, Merchandise Billing, CO-OP, the Inventory Control Supervisor, and other Management members regarding any inventory discrepancies.
During cycle counts and daily operations, review any merchandise with an expiration date, date code, or lot control number, and expedite the Return-To-Vendor (RTV) procedure by notifying the Buyer and Returns Processor, adjusting the inventory, and moving the merchandise to Returns.
When required, operate turret trucks, fork trucks, order pickers, or any other mobile-powered equipment in a safe, responsible manner as defined in the Operation training and Certification Program and through Management directives.
Review the new items reports daily to identify items to be slotted.
Review each day’s receipts and the new items staging area throughout the day for any new items to be assigned locations (slotted).
Allocate a home and pick location for each regular new item by attaching item tickets to the home location rack.
Cut cartons, determine the proper stock prep code, and then fill the assigned location with the new item.
Monitor merchandise velocity reports regularly to determine when changes or revamps are necessary.
Remove discontinued merchandise from all of its Pick, Backup and Random locations and remove all item tickets. Notify Return Goods personnel or Supervisor when completed.
Complete a Daily Activity Worksheet neatly and accurately and submit it to the I.C. Supervisor at the end of each workday.
Maintain neat and accurate files of all slotting activity as a backup to the on-line system.
Process and prepare all transfer requests.
Perform other duties as requested by Supervisor/Management.
Required Qualifications
1-2 years’ experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse environment
Must be self-motivated and a team player able to work independently and in groups.
Must have a good attendance and safety record
Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Must have good math and problem-solving skills and be able to reason logically.
Ability to read, write and count accurately.
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, and other office equipment.
Ability to interact on a professional level, whether by telephone or other means, with all support areas.
Must work with a sense of urgency.
Experience with WMS necessary
Will provide training on power equipment
Lifting: occasional light.
Frequent bending/reaching/stooping; constant walking/standing/climbing
Preferred Qualifications
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability, to interact on a professional level, whether by telephone or otherwise, with all support areas (internal and external).
Ability to read, write and count accurately.
Ability to operate (to height of 40 feet) and be certified as an operator of fork trucks and other powered mobile equipment as needed.
Detail oriented with above average math aptitude.
Ability to operate a calculator and other office equipment.
Physical Demands: This position has a frequent-medium heavy lifting requirement of 1 – 20 lbs, 34-66% of time. Occasional very heavy lifting requirement of up to 75 lbs, 0-33% of time. Other physical activities include constant bending/reaching/stooping, (67-100%). Constant walking/standing climbing (67-100%).
Normal eyesight (natural or corrected).
Regular and Reliable attendance
Work Environment: Warehouse environment, which includes seasonal temperature changes, rolling equipment and conveyors
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $31.30
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/21/2025
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.