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CVS Health Inventory Quality and Control Manager -Distribution Center in Jersey City, New Jersey
Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.
Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.
The Inventory, Quality, and Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management (core production, NPI/Damages, cycle counts, slotting) and quality assurance (security, investigations, root cause analysis, inventory variance investigation) within the distribution center.
This position reports to the IQC Regional Director and collaborates across the supply chain network to create, develop, and improve processes and procedures to maximize operational efficiencies in collaboration with Distribution Operations, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Asset Protection, Security, Finance, and COE's. All duties are to be performed in accordance with CVS Health policies, practices, and procedures.
In addition, you will be driving the performance of assigned operational areas within a distribution center facility will be critical. This individual will also contribute to profit, expense, and customer service goal achievement as well as compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
PLEASE NOTE:*
TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR TRAINING PERIOD - Selected candidate will be required to train onsite at another distribution center for 2 weeks. Candidate will need to have flexibility of working hours, during initial training period.
ROTATING SHIFT - This is a rotating shift every other week: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm/ Monday-Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm with additional flexibility as needed to support the business needs.
This role will support both 1st and 2nd shifts.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Identify opportunities to streamline inventory management processes and enhance efficiency
Drive initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory metrics
Strategically manage slotting activities and projects aligned to the continuous improvement roadmap
Develop and implement inventory control procedures to ensure accurate inventory levels
Coordinate and conduct regular cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliations to minimize discrepancies
Analyze inventory data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
Work closely with procurement and logistics teams to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment
Establish and enforce quality standards for incoming and outgoing products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
Implement quality control measures to identify and address defects or discrepancies in products, packaging, and documentation as well as in process and personnel
Conduct regular inspections and quality audits to assess the effectiveness of quality management systems
Join forces with cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions in line with the CVS operating system
Lead and mentor a team of inventory control and quality assurance associates, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department
Ensure that all team members adhere to safety protocols and compliance standards
Manage, coordinate (in conjunction with DC Management), and control activities relating to asset protection and loss containment
Oversee the implementation and management of security measures to protect company assets, reduce shrink, and ensure a safe environment for employees and vendors
Build security and alarm systems, conduct investigations (actual and suspected), and coordinate with law enforcement agencies
Required qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory control, quality management, asset protection, or related roles, preferably in a distribution or logistics environment
Experience in inventory management principles, quality assurance standards, investigations, and regulatory requirements
Leadership experience
Proficiency in inventory management software and MS Office applications
5% Travel
Preferred Qualifications:
APICS CPIM or CLTD certification
Six Sigma Green Belt certification
PMP certification
LP Qualified (LPQ) or LP Certified (LPC) certification
Understanding of Government Regulatory expectations (OSHA, DEP, FDA)
Bachelor’s degree
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
Regular and reliable on-site attendance
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Education:
- Bachelors degree or verifiable High School Diploma/GED accompanied by 10 years of related on the job experience in lieu of degree.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$72,360.00 - $159,120.00
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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS Health (https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits)
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/30/2024
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.
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