Inventory Group Lead - 1st Shift
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Job overview
CVS Health is hiring an Inventory Group Lead - 1st Shift. CVS Health seeks an Inventory Group Lead to direct daily inventory control activities, run reports, communicate goals, and monitor distribution operations using Lean principles. The role involves data collection, equipment operation, training assistance, and collaboration with corporate on inventory sizing, billing, and shipping while ensuring safety and performance standards.
Key focus areas include Direct daily activities of inventory control to achieve maximum efficiency, Run daily reports and distribute work to the appropriate inventory personnel, and Effectively communicate daily goals.
Important skills include LEAN Principles, Reconciling Inventory Discrepancies, Processing Returns, Processing Warranty Claims, Processing Recalls, and Processing Exchanges. Preferred (not required): Leadership Experience, Advanced Problem Solving, Decision-Making Skills, and Multitask In A Fast-Paced Environment.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Direct daily activities of inventory control to achieve maximum efficiency
Run daily reports and distribute work to the appropriate Inventory personnel
Effectively communicate daily goals
Monitor the day-to-day operations and performance of the distribution department, appl ying LEAN principles to execute operations efficiently.
Collect d ata from safety and performance observations and share f indings with the supervisor to improve performance.
Operat e mobile-powered equipment safely as per training and management directives.
Assist with t rain ing in all Inventory Control roles and assist employees with daily duties, including:
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Reconciling inventory discrepancies to maintain stock levels and communicate variances to teams.
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Processing returns, warranty claims, recalls, and exchanges through an internal system.
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Conducting cycle counts for all inventory.
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Collaborating with corporate to ensure timely sizing, billing, and shipping of seasonal inventory.
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Processing damaged stock and repairing items for restocking when possible.
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Auditing team performance and providing evaluations with feedback and recommendations.
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Measuring and preparing new inventory, correcting sizing discrepancies, and optimizing placement for efficiency.
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Assisting receiving with exception management, vendor communication, and oversight of the exceptions area.
Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college experience or diploma preferred.
Prior Relevant Work Experience 1 -3 years
Essential Qualifications
Physical demands:
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Frequently lift 20 to 50 pounds.
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Occasionally lift 75lbs.
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Frequent bending, reaching and stooping.
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Constant walking, standing, lifting, pulling and climbing stairs.
Comfortable leading your peers.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and work independently with minimal supervision.
Comfortable working on a computer or tablet , running reports, and using Excel.
Ability to work overtime and/or flexible hours if needed .
Open to performing other duties as assigned by leadership.
Understanding of distribution center operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Past leadership experience.
Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with a web-based WMS system .
Inventory or Quality Control Experience in a Distribution Center .
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally at all levels of the organization . Past vehicle experience on a Double Reach truck.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $34.15
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 offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments .
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/03/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.