Sr. Inventory Associate (Distribution Center)

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.

Sr. Inventory Associate

Location: West Sacramento, CA, USA - 3775 Seaport Blvd

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm - shift subject to change based on needs of the business. OT mandatory if required. Flexibility required.

Posting deadline is April 3, 2026

If you are passionate about inspiring, motivating and assisting your team members, this opportunity could further enhance your journey and we want to hear from you!  Day to day you will be helping your team improve the overall process of the building and the individual team(s).   

Job Responsibilities: Inventory Control Specialist with DSCSA Compliance Focus

This position offers a comprehensive role in inventory management with a special focus on DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) compliance and EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) traceability. Let me break down the key aspects of this job opportunity:

Core Responsibilities:

Inventory Control & Accuracy

This role involves comprehensive inventory management responsibilities:

• Conducting regular inventory counts (routine, cycle, and physical inventories)

• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies (shortages, overages, misplaced items)

• Generating and analyzing inventory reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities

• Executing inventory adjustments and transfers in the management system

• Monitoring inventory freshness and integrity, including identifying damaged/expired products

• Assisting with the implementation of new inventory control processes and technologies

• Training and mentoring junior inventory personnel

• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives

DSCSA Compliance & EPCIS Traceability

This specialized area focuses on pharmaceutical supply chain compliance:

• Managing inbound and outbound DSCSA requirements for product traceability compliance

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues with missing or incomplete EPCIS data

• Serving as the escalation point for complex DSCSA compliance issues

• Communicating updates, risks, and resolution plans to leadership

• Collaborating with IT and external vendors to resolve data discrepancies

• Coordinating cross-functional responses between departments (Operations, IT, Inventory, ARCOS, Recall, Clinical Trial, Transportation, & Customer Support)

Operational Support & Customer Response

Additional operational responsibilities include:

• Coordinating Freight Collect shipments with proper documentation

• Managing Shipped Status Items (tracking, troubleshooting, system updates)

• Maintaining and executing a call list for escalations and customer follow-ups

• Triaging customer issues related to inventory or shipment status

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically requires 3+ year(s) of related experience.

Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment with some inventory experience or exposure is preferred. Internal employees must have 6 months of experience with McKesson to qualify

• Good English communication with the ability to communicate effectively with team members (at all levels), customers and vendors - whether in person, in meetings, on the telephone, or through email correspondence.

• Proficiency at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, along with strong data entr