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At a glance
McKesson is hiring a Sr. Inventory Associate in Clear Lake, IA. It is a full-time role in Operations & Supply Chain, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 3. The advertised pay is $17.53–$29.21 an hour. The description mentions SAP, Excel and Workday. McKesson has 99 other openings in the US.
How the pay compares
McKesson advertises $17.53 to $29.21 an hour, a midpoint of $23.37 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 53% of the 134 operations jobs across the US that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $22.75 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $23.37 an hour comes to about $49,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Iowa tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
Skills in this advert
How often each skill named in this advert appears across the 956 operations jobs we list today. Excel is the most widely requested (21% of jobs), while Workday is the least common (2%). Widely requested skills are what employers expect as a baseline; rarer ones show what is special about this job.
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About hiring at McKesson
McKesson has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 33 states. Most are in operations (32), healthcare & pharma (17) and software & IT (12). The biggest locations are Irving, TX (19), Columbus, OH (10) and Richmond, VA (10). 29% of them are remote, 8% are open to entry-level candidates and 78% show pay. We collect McKesson's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
About the Role (Job Summary)
We are seeking a Senior Inventory Control Associate to join our Distribution Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, conducting inventory audits and reconciliations, and ensuring materials and products are properly tracked throughout the supply chain. You will play a critical role in supporting warehouse operations by analyzing inventory performance, resolving discrepancies, maintaining compliance records, and ensuring inventory is secure and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, and ERP systems such as SAP and AS400.
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods.
- Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory audits, reconciling results with system records.
- Verify quantities and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Analyze inventory throughout the product lifecycle to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Investigate and resolve inventory variances while maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy.
- Ensure inventory and materials are properly identified, secured, documented, and accessible to authorized personnel.
- Maintain accurate inventory documentation and compliance records.
- Prepare inventory reports, metrics, and findings for leadership as needed.
- Collaborate with warehouse, operations, transportation, and supplier partners to support inventory management objectives.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control processes and warehouse operations.
Basic Requirements
- Typically requires 3+ years of related experience
- Experience conducting physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations.
- Experience using SAP, AS400, or similar inventory/ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as required to meet business needs.
- MHE certified, or willing to obtain certification
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience operating powered industrial equipment
- Experience working in high-volume distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments.
- Knowledge of inventory auditing practices and inventory control best practices.
- Experience generating inventory reports and performance metrics.
- Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Ability to analyze inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel required.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Combination of warehouse and office environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs. consistent with warehouse operations.
- Ability to work in a distribution center environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and follow all safety procedures.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$17.53 - $29.21McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
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