Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations

Alliance Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Access to wellbeing initiatives

Comprehensive onboarding and role‑spec

Experience across multiple operational

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare in Northampton is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support inventory accuracy and stock-control tasks in a fast-paced distribution environment.

You will work with the Inventory Team Lead to maintain records, conduct counts, process product changes, and resolve issues affecting stock and order readiness. A careful, independent approach and good Excel/Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High level of visual accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate written communication skills.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Good planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory and slot data within the warehouse management system.
• Process new and discontinued product lines and update inventory records accordingly.
• Conduct stock counts in line with schedules and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Audit and process stock write-offs, batch failures, billing failures, and goods-in defaults.
• Manage product recalls, quarantine stock, damaged stock, and destruction processes.
• Carry out expiry date checks and monitor short-dated stock.
• Respond to and resolve stock-related queries from internal stakeholders.
• Support reporting, administrative tasks, and cross-functional warehouse activities as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Customer service

Independent work

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

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.

Job Details

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Location: Northampton

Summary Of Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to support the effective management and accuracy of inventory operations within our Service Centre. Working closely with the Inventory Team Lead, you will assist in maintaining stock accuracy, investigating discrepancies, managing inventory processes, and supporting operational efficiency through a combination of warehouse and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory and slot data within the warehouse management system.
• Process new and discontinued product lines and update inventory records accordingly.
• Conduct stock counts in line with schedules and investigate stock discrepancies.
• Audit and process stock write-offs, batch failures, billing failures, and goods-in defaults.
• Manage product recalls, quarantine stock, damaged stock, and destruction processes.
• Carry out expiry date checks and monitor short-dated stock.
• Respond to and resolve stock-related queries from internal stakeholders.
• Support reporting, administrative tasks, and cross-functional warehouse activities as required.

Skills And Knowledge

• High level of visual accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate written communication skills.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Good planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience in stock control or inventory management.
• Understanding of warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of stock reconciliation processes.
• Experience investigating inventory discrepancies.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution environments.
• Experience working with operational reports and data analysis.
• Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Comprehensive onboarding and role-specific training.
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple operational functions.

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. Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping. Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements. Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials. Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations. Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational record-keeping, and transaction processing requirements. Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools. Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs. Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action. Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities. Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy. Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.

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

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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.

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