Inventory Team Leader

Job title:

Inventory Team Leader

Company

Cencora

Job description

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!What you will be doingEmployer: Alliance Healthcare, Exeter, EX2Shift: Day Shift – Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 39 hoursPay Rate: £27,012.96Job Purpose:The effective and efficient support in the control of the Service Centre Inventory, and the optimum application of the Inventory systems. To regularly audit all Service Centre Inventory related tasks and procedures and to effectively communicate / delegate all Key Personnel.Key AccountabilitiesFINANCIAL CONTROL AND PROFITABILITY

• To ensure reconciliation of book stocks with physical stock.
• To ensure stock tolerance is below agreed level.
• To ensure reconciliation of all paperwork re: deliveries, invoices, claims for credit, uplift.
• To ensure maximum value is realised for discontinued lines.
• To review overstocks and take appropriate action.

MAINTENANCE OF ACCURATE INVENTORY RECORDS

• To action /audit all reports.
• To maintain the Perpetual Inventory System and control the organisation of slot and item counts ensuring all pick slots are validated within time windows.
• To ensure correct processing of new and discontinued lines.
• To ensure correct processing and audit of all Inventory Adjustments.
• To ensure audit and investigation of all count overrides /stock discrepancies.
• The organisation of company stock takes in line with company procedures.

THE AUDIT AND MAINTENANCE OF INVENTORY RELATED PROCEDURES

• To ensure all Inventory related tasks are performed satisfactorily and with time windows.
• To ensure accurate recording, and reclamation of damages.
• To ensure all B/O/H discrepancies are investigated.
• To ensure all batch re-calls are instigated and dealt with promptly.
• To ensure all O/O/S are on order

.COMMUNICATION

• Ensure effective liaison with all Management/Team Leaders
• Ensure effective liaison with Central Replenishment and other Head Office personnel.
• Ensure effective liaison with Supply Partners.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Assist in ensuring adequate Inventory cover exists for all key tasks.
• Ensuring there is effective, training, development, and discipline of all Inventory staff.
• Assist in yearly appraisals and regular one to ones of Direct Reports, assessing their job descriptions, training and development plans and recommending changes as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:Essential

• People Management Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent Customer Care
• Intermediate numeracy
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel to intermediate level

Highly desirable – previous experience of:

• Company IT systems
• Product knowledge
• Controlled drug systems procedures
• Health & Safety requirements
• Security Procedures
• Operations Procedures
• Service Centre layout, control and administration systems
• Inventory Management Procedures
• Stock management and placement disciplines

MANUAL HANDLINGIt should be noted that manual handling tasks such as lifting and bending are “essential requirements” of this role.Whilst Alliance Healthcare is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties.On that basis, for this role we cannot make “reasonable adjustments” for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.Existing employees should keep their line manager informed of any changes that may affect their ability to carry out such duties.Top 5 benefits working with us:

• Competitive Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution and can include death in service benefit
• Career training, development and various internal progression opportunities, such as forklift truck licence, forum representatives, and working in other departments
• Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders at work
• Access to Cycle to work scheme and Perks at Work, with discounts at various retailers such as Currys, Samsung, HelloFresh and more
• Charity days for events such as Children in Need and fun activities all year-round

#alliancehealthcareWhat your background should look likeTop 5 benefits working with us:

• Competitive Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution and can include death in service benefit
• Career training, development and various internal progression opportunities, such as forklift truck licence, forum representatives, and working in other departments
• Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders at work
• Access to Cycle to work scheme and Perks at Work, with discounts at various retailers such as Currys, Samsung, HelloFresh and more
• Charity days for events such as Children in Need and fun activities all year-round

#alliancehealthcareWhat Cencora offersAll team members globally are provided with basic life insurance, personal accident insurance, business travel accident insurance, and EAP resources at no cost. Additional country-specific benefits such as healthcare, sick leave, death and disability, retirement, as well as perks and allowances may be provided. Details of programs vary by location.ScheduleFull timeAffiliated Companies Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment OpportunityCencora 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Expected salary

£27012.96 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:40:13 GMT

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