Pharmacy Shipping Coordinator

Cencora; Oakville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pharmacy Shipping Coordinator, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of pharmacy operations. This entry-level position involves managing inventory, preparing shipments, and utilizing specialized software to guarantee the proper handling of sensitive products. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values attention to detail and organizational skills. With comprehensive benefits and a commitment to personal growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to healthier futures while developing your career in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Training and mentorship

Adoption assistance

Infertility coverage

Behavioral health support

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; previous experience is an asset.
• Ability to lift/move 50 lbs and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily receiving, shipping, and inventory control of the pharmacy.
• Verify inbound shipments and manage inventory movements.
• Prepare shipping documentation and handle sensitive products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs

Bilingual (French-English)

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software (Kroll)

Carrier software (FedEx, Purolator, ATS)

Job description

Join us as a Pharmacy Shipping Coordinator at Cencora

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are committed to creating healthier futures, and every individual plays a vital role in fulfilling this purpose. If you want to make a difference in health, join our innovative company and help improve lives globally. Apply today!

Job Details

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure daily receiving, shipping, and inventory control of the pharmacy, including:
2. Verifying inbound shipments for quantity and damage, performing pharmacy receiving processes, and inputting invoice details into pharmacy software, ensuring accuracy and no discrepancies.
3. Quarantining inbound products as per SOPs, managing inventory movements using FIFO or FEFO methods, and proper storage of products.
4. Packing products, verifying against documentation, and ensuring correct packaging based on temperature requirements and weather conditions.
5. Preparing shipping documentation such as waybills and packing slips.
6. Assembling cold chain and ambient boxes, including conditioning of bricks and blankets.
7. Managing supplies and replenishing shipping materials as needed.
8. Assisting with administrative tasks like filing.
9. Handling and labeling sensitive products according to SOPs.
10. Training in and utilizing pharmacy software (Kroll) for receiving functions.
11. Final check to ensure correct prescriptions are shipped to the correct destinations.
12. Using carrier software (FedEx, Purolator, ATS, etc.).
13. Standing by/on call may be required.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience is an asset.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, mathematics).
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, and lifting daily.
• Work in a cold environment daily.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Independent worker with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual (French-English) is an asset.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (reach truck, walkie, pallet jacks, forklift).

What Cencora Offers

We provide comprehensive benefits supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness, including medical, dental, vision, backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health, paid parental and caregiver leaves. We also support personal growth through training, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or [e-mail].

Accessibility Policy

We are dedicated to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate individuals with disabilities during recruitment and employment.

Affiliated Companies

Innomar Strategies

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare