Inventory Clerk
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What you'll do
- Conduct daily perpetual inventory (PI) counts and maintain accurate stock records.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory anomalies in a timely manner.
- Complete daily inventory and quarantine stock reports in line with company procedures.
- Carry out date checks and monitor short-dated stock to support effective stock management.
- Review slot parameters and available storage locations to optimise inventory accuracy.
- Perform regular stock availability checks to support customer service levels.
- Investigate customer missing claims and support resolution processes.
- Maintain accurate physical and electronic records while meeting reporting deadlines.
What they're looking for
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
- 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
Nice to have
- Understanding of inventory management systems and stock control processes.
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.
- Experience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with audit trails and compliance procedures.
- Experience working within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution environment.
- Understanding of supplier and replenishment processes.
- Experience maintaining electronic filing and record management systems.
- Knowledge of warehouse security procedures.
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Full description from employer
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
Job Details
Job Title: Inventory Clerk
Location: Newcastle
Work Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working Pattern (including occasional evening and weekend working as required)
Summary of Role
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to join our Newcastle team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting stock control activities, conducting investigations into stock discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards. You will play a key role in helping to maintain stock accuracy and supporting operational efficiency across the Service Centre.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily perpetual inventory (PI) counts and maintain accurate stock records.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory anomalies in a timely manner.
- Complete daily inventory and quarantine stock reports in line with company procedures.
- Carry out date checks and monitor short-dated stock to support effective stock management.
- Review slot parameters and available storage locations to optimise inventory accuracy.
- Perform regular stock availability checks to support customer service levels.
- Investigate customer missing claims and support resolution processes.
- Maintain accurate physical and electronic records while meeting reporting deadlines.
Skills and Knowledge
- Previous experience in inventory control, stock management, or warehouse operations.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organise workloads and manage priorities effectively.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a warehouse environment.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues.
Desirable
- Understanding of inventory management systems and stock control processes.
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.
- Experience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with audit trails and compliance procedures.
- Experience working within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution environment.
- Understanding of supplier and replenishment processes.
- Experience maintaining electronic filing and record management systems.
- Knowledge of warehouse security procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
- Opportunity to develop specialist inventory management skills.
- Pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
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High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.What Cencora offers
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 timeAffiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity
Cencora 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 company’s 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.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned
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