Cencora
Inventory Team Leader
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Job Title: Inventory Team Leader
Location: Belfast
Work Pattern: Full Time
Summary of Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive Inventory Team Leader to support the effective control and management of inventory operations within our Service Centre. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, overseeing stock control processes, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures. You will play a key role in driving inventory accuracy, supporting business performance, and maintaining excellent service standards throughout the distribution operation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee stock reconciliation activities to ensure alignment between physical and system inventory.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain stock variances within agreed targets.
- Manage inventory reports, audits, stock adjustments, and discrepancy investigations.
- Coordinate perpetual inventory processes, including slot checks and item counts.
- Ensure new and discontinued product lines are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Support stock management activities, including overstock reviews, recalls, and out-of-stock investigations.
- Maintain effective communication with Service Centre management, Central Replenishment, supply partners, and support teams.
- Assist with the training, development, and performance support of inventory team members.
Skills and Knowledge
- Previous people management or team leadership experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Intermediate numeracy skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
- Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
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Desirable
- Previous inventory, stock control, or warehouse management experience.
- Knowledge of inventory management procedures and stock control disciplines.
- Experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.
- Understanding of controlled drug procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards within a distribution environment.
- Familiarity with security and operational procedures.
- Understanding of Service Centre operations and administration processes.
- Experience working within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution sectors.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team.
- Experience within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Employee wellbeing support programmes.
- Opportunity to contribute to business-critical inventory and operational performance.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
- Less than 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.
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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 time
Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited
Equal 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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