Pharmacy Shipping Coordinator

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

Job summary

A healthcare logistics company in Winnipeg is seeking a full-time team member to manage shipping and receiving tasks. Responsibilities include verifying shipments, managing inventory, and preparing shipping documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma, proficiency in English, and the ability to operate material handling equipment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and support for personal growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Previous experience is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily receiving, shipping, and inventory control aspects are maintained.
• Manage inventory movement in FIFO or FEFO manner.
• Prepare and complete shipping documentation.
• Act as the final check to ensure prescriptions reach the right destination.
• Utilize various carrier software such as FedEx, Purolator, ATS.

Skills

Proficiency in English (reading, written, oral)

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs

Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending and lifting

Ability to work in a cold environment

Attention to detail

Bilingualism (French-English)

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Kroll pharmacy software

Material handling equipment

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the daily receiving, shipping and inventory control aspects of the pharmacy are maintained including:
• Receiving: verifying all inbound shipments for quantity and any shipping damage; performs established pharmacy receiving process; inputs invoices and product details into pharmacy Kroll software; reviewing receiving documents for accuracy and to ensure no discrepancy in product pricing.
• Quarantining of product relating to all inbound receipts and returns as outlined in the pharmacy SOPs.
• Managing inventory movement in a FIFO or FEFO manner (first-in-first-out, first-expiry-first-out).
• Proper storage of product relating to all inbound receipts.
• Packing of product: verify against accompanying documentation to ensure product quantity, shipping location and box pack out are correct; package orders in accordance with temperature requirements and SOPs; assess suitability of packaging based on shipping destination and weather.
• Preparing and completing shipping documentation (e.g., waybills and packing slips).
• Production assembly for cold chain and ambient box assembly and conditioning of bricks and blankets for pack outs.
• Supplies management: monitor and replenish shipping materials as needed.
• Assist with administrative functions (e.g., filing).
• Ensure all sensitive products outlined by the pharmacy SOP are handled and labeled accordingly.
• Trained in and understand Kroll, the pharmacy software system, as it relates to receiving functions.
• Act as the final check to ensure the right prescription reaches the right destination.
• Utilizes various carrier software such as FedEx, Purolator, ATS, etc.
• May be required to be on standby / on call as part of this role.

Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Previous experience an asset.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability

• Must be proficient in English language (reading, written, oral, and mathematics).
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending and lifting daily.
• Able to work in a cold environment daily.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment.
• Ability to work accurately with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure in time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to shift priorities quickly to meet deadlines.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Independent worker requiring minimal supervision.
• Bilingualism (French-English) is also an asset.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as reach truck, Walkie, pallet jacks and/or forklifts as required.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental and vision care, we provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave. To encourage personal growth we offer training programs, professional development resources and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities and more.

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. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment. If requested, Cencora will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment.

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies

Required Experience

• Key Skills: Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, Forklift, Organizational skills, AS400, Computer Skills, EDI, Microsoft Outlook, Warehouse Experience, Office Experience, Warehouse Management System, Logistics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1