Inventory Team Leader

Alliance Unichem Ip Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Training

Lead team opportunity

Healthcare distribution experience

Supportive environment

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cencora in Belfast is seeking an organised Inventory Team Leader to support accurate inventory records, stock control, and leadership of the inventory team within our Service Centre. This role focuses on maintaining systems accuracy and driving performance across the distribution operation.

You will oversee reconciliations, drive stock integrity, and collaborate with Central Replenishment and partners to uphold service standards in a fast-paced healthcare distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stock reconciliation activities to ensure alignment between physical and system inventory.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain stock variances within agreed targets.
• Manage inventory reports, audits, stock adjustments, and discrepancy investigations.
• Coordinate perpetual inventory processes, including slot checks and item counts.
• Ensure new and discontinued product lines are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Support stock management activities, including overstock reviews, recalls, and out-of-stock investigations.
• Maintain effective communication with Service Centre management, Central Replenishment, supply partners, and support teams.
• Assist with the training, development, and performance support of inventory team members.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Numeracy

Organisation & time mgmt

MS Word/Excel

Analytical & problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

CSCP or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Inventory management systems

WMS

Job description

## Inventory Team LeaderApplylocations: WEMEA > United Kingdom > Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2611762Our 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 Team Leader **Location:** Belfast **Work Pattern:** Full Time**Summary of Role**We are seeking an organised and proactive Inventory Team Leader to support the effective control and management of inventory operations within our Service Centre. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, overseeing stock control processes, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with operational procedures. You will play a key role in driving inventory accuracy, supporting business performance, and maintaining excellent service standards throughout the distribution operation.**Responsibilities*** Oversee stock reconciliation activities to ensure alignment between physical and system inventory.* Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain stock variances within agreed targets.* Manage inventory reports, audits, stock adjustments, and discrepancy investigations.* Coordinate perpetual inventory processes, including slot checks and item counts.* Ensure new and discontinued product lines are processed accurately and efficiently.* Support stock management activities, including overstock reviews, recalls, and out-of-stock investigations.* Maintain effective communication with Service Centre management, Central Replenishment, supply partners, and support teams.* Assist with the training, development, and performance support of inventory team members.**Skills and Knowledge*** Previous people management or team leadership experience.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Strong customer service focus.* Intermediate numeracy skills.* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.* Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.* Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.**Desirable*** Previous inventory, stock control, or warehouse management experience.* Knowledge of inventory management procedures and stock control disciplines.* Experience using warehouse or inventory management systems.* Understanding of controlled drug procedures and regulatory requirements.* Knowledge of health and safety standards within a distribution environment.* Familiarity with security and operational procedures.* Understanding of Service Centre operations and administration processes.* Experience working within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution sectors.**Benefits*** Competitive salary package.* Career development and progression opportunities.* Ongoing training and professional development.* Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team.* Experience within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.* Supportive and collaborative working environment.* Employee wellbeing support programmes.* Opportunity to contribute to business-critical inventory and operational performance..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.