Pharmaceutical Operator

Alliance Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Comprehensive training and development

Employee discounts and rewards

Supportive and inclusive environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a detail-oriented Pharmaceutical Operator to join our warehouse team across various locations. This full-time role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing shipments, and handling temperature-sensitive products to support the healthcare supply chain.

You'll update records, ensure compliance, and contribute to safe and efficient distribution of essential healthcare items while upholding quality standards and traceability requirements.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with high accuracy in recording inventory and shipments
• Strong organisational and time management skills to support efficient warehouse operations
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory and shipment records
• Good communication and teamwork to coordinate with colleagues
• Understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures consistently
• Basic IT skills for updating warehouse and inventory systems
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and customer service

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature-sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation.
• Update warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation accurately.
• Maintain product traceability through accurate record keeping and system updates.
• Identify and process on-hold, damaged, or non-conforming materials in line with procedures.
• Coordinate the movement of materials using approved warehouse equipment.
• Prepare packaging materials and shipment staging areas for outbound deliveries.
• Escalate inventory discrepancies and non-standard handling issues promptly.
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Inventory accuracy

Team player

Communication skills

SOP adherence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CSCP certification

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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. Apply today!

Job Details

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Operator

Location: Various Locations

Work Pattern: Full Time

Summary Of Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Warehouse Operative to join our team supporting the healthcare supply chain. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing shipments, handling temperature-sensitive products, and ensuring warehouse operations are completed safely and efficiently. You will play an important role in supporting the timely distribution of essential healthcare products while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor temperature-sensitive materials during storage and shipment preparation.
• Update warehouse transactions, inventory records, and shipment documentation accurately.
• Maintain product traceability through accurate record keeping and system updates.
• Identify and process on-hold, damaged, or non-conforming materials in line with procedures.
• Coordinate the movement of materials using approved warehouse equipment.
• Prepare packaging materials and shipment staging areas for outbound deliveries.
• Escalate inventory discrepancies and non-standard handling issues promptly.
• Support safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations at all times.

Skills And Knowledge

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures consistently.
• Basic IT skills for updating warehouse and inventory systems.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and customer service.

Desirable

• Previous warehouse, logistics, or distribution experience.
• Experience handling temperature-sensitive products.
• Knowledge of inventory management and stock control processes.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of traceability and documentation requirements.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment.
• Understanding of quality assurance and compliance procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a leading healthcare organisation.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and reward programmes.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to an essential healthcare supply chain.

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 recordkeeping, 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

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 [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑