Inventory Clerk

Alliance Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare in Newcastle is looking for an organized Inventory Clerk to maintain accurate stock records, support stock control, and investigate discrepancies. You will perform daily PI counts, monitor short-dated stock, and help ensure compliant, efficient warehouse operations.

The role requires 2+ years in warehouse support or inventory control, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily perpetual inventory counts and maintain stock records.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and resolve anomalies promptly.
• Prepare daily inventory and quarantine stock reports.
• Monitor short-dated stock and optimize storage locations.
• Ensure accurate records and timely reporting.

Skills

Inventory control

Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

## Inventory ClerkApply: WEMEA > United Kingdom > Newcastle: Full time: Posted Today: R2615345Our 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!# **Job Details**## **Job Title**: Inventory Clerk## **Location**: Newcastle## **Work Pattern**: Full Time, Flexible Working Pattern (including occasional evening and weekend working as required)## ## Summary of RoleWe are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to join our Newcastle team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting stock control activities, conducting investigations into stock discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards. You will play a key role in helping to maintain stock accuracy and supporting operational efficiency across the Service Centre.## Responsibilities* Conduct daily perpetual inventory (PI) counts and maintain accurate stock records.* Investigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory anomalies in a timely manner.* Complete daily inventory and quarantine stock reports in line with company procedures.* Carry out date checks and monitor short-dated stock to support effective stock management.* Review slot parameters and available storage locations to optimise inventory accuracy.* Perform regular stock availability checks to support customer service levels.* Investigate customer missing claims and support resolution processes.* Maintain accurate physical and electronic records while meeting reporting deadlines.## Skills and Knowledge* Previous experience in inventory control, stock management, or warehouse operations.* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.* Strong numerical and analytical skills.* Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.* Good written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to organise workloads and manage priorities effectively.* Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a warehouse environment.* Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues.## Desirable* Understanding of inventory management systems and stock control processes.* Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.* Experience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis.* Familiarity with audit trails and compliance procedures.* Experience working within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution environment.* Understanding of supplier and replenishment processes.* Experience maintaining electronic filing and record management systems.* Knowledge of warehouse security procedures.## Benefits* Competitive salary.* Comprehensive training and development opportunities.* Career progression within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.* Supportive and collaborative team environment.* Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.* Opportunity to develop specialist inventory management skills.* Pension scheme.* Generous annual leave entitlement..High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.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.