Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations
Northampton - UK
Job Summary
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Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Northampton
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to support the effective management and accuracy of inventory operations within our Service Centre. Working closely with the Inventory Team Lead you will assist in maintaining stock accuracy investigating discrepancies managing inventory processes and supporting operational efficiency through a combination of warehouse and administrative duties.
- Maintain accurate inventory and slot data within the warehouse management system.
- Process new and discontinued product lines and update inventory records accordingly.
- Conduct stock counts in line with schedules and investigate stock discrepancies.
- Audit and process stock write-offs batch failures billing failures and goods-in defaults.
- Manage product recalls quarantine stock damaged stock and destruction processes.
- Carry out expiry date checks and monitor short-dated stock.
- Respond to and resolve stock-related queries from internal stakeholders.
- Support reporting administrative tasks and cross-functional warehouse activities as required.
- High level of visual accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate written communication skills.
- Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Teams.
- Good planning organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience working within a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Experience in stock control or inventory management.
- Understanding of warehouse management systems.
- Knowledge of stock reconciliation processes.
- Experience investigating inventory discrepancies.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution environments.
- Experience working with operational reports and data analysis.
- Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles.
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Comprehensive onboarding and role-specific training.
- Opportunity to gain experience across multiple operational functions.
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High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience than 2 years of experience in warehouse support distribution operations shipping receiving inventory control material handling or a related field Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or equivalent certification in warehouse operations processes including receiving storage picking packing staging and in inventory control principles stock movement tracking and material traceability in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and in packaging materials reusable shipping assets and replenishment practices within warehouse in shipment documentation operational recordkeeping and transaction processing in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and to identify inventory packaging shipment and material handling exceptions for further to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full timeCencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information national origin age disability veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal state or local law.
The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
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