Replenishment Buyer

McKesson is seeking a Replenishment Buyer. As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical Solutions & Services (PSAS) delivers vital branded and generic pharmaceuticals, as well as over-the-counter products, to more than 40,000 customers in three primary segments: retail chains, independent retail pharmacies and institutional providers such as hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks and long-term care providers.

• Conduct inventory replenishment duties for designated accounts/distribution center(s) to include inventory management, adherence to McKesson’s SLA goals, and the management and analytics of forecasting trends (demand forecasting and lead time forecasting).
• Establish, maintain, and expand regular communication with external customers (suppliers, vendors, etc.) and internal stakeholders (distribution center managers, purchasing team, etc.), ensuring quick response times and satisfactory problem resolution and developing strong customer partnerships to ensure the success of McKesson’s buying programs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Directors to identify opportunities for improvements to internal processes.
• Manages a portfolio of supplier accounts to ensure each DC has adequate stock to meet our customers’ needs.
• With guidance from Purchasing Directors, evaluates and negotiates standard lead times with suppliers in the portfolio to maintain consistent and predictable deliveries; gains alignment from and communicates changes to internal stakeholders (Product Managers, Purchasing Leaders, DC Operations).
• Works with suppliers to ensure item supply statuses are provided to McKesson and are captured and conveyed to our customers.
• With guidance from Directors or Lead Buyers evaluates supplier performance and develops, presents, and discusses necessary action items during supplier business reviews.
• Collaborates with other buyers and product management teams to ensure supply coverage across items within a Generic ID.
• Responsible for maintaining an adequate in-stock position of inventory, ensuring that inventory is turned consistently to maximize sales while minimizing impact to working capital and loss in shrink.

• A 4-year degree in Supply Chain, related quantitative or health care related field is preferred.
• Degree in related field is highly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Typically requires 4+ years of relevant buyer experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience including purchasing, sourcing, demand planning, supply planning, supply chain, or healthcare experience.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions.