Team Leader Logistics & Transportation

Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Contributory Pension Scheme

Perks at Work

Employee Assistance Programme

20 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Outdoor Multi‑Use Games Area onsite

Job summary

Cencora is hiring at its Birmingham site to lead a dedicated transport team within the Central Logistics Centre. You will drive safety, efficiency, and on‑time deliveries while managing budgeted transport costs and rota planning.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and knowledge of GDP, with a focus on compliant, customer‑focused operations. The position is full‑time, based on site in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and motivate team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge of warehouse, transport and distribution processes.
• Familiarity with security, audit, and compliance processes.
• Ability to use initiative within set boundaries.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools including 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams
• Understanding and compliance with GDP principles.
• An awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices within the transport and logistics sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety agenda for the site.
• Control transport operational costs within budget by implementing robust control mechanisms.
• Drive daily performance of operatives to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Report transport failures and monitor corrective actions.
• Manage loading of LCVs and HGVs to ensure on‑time departures; lean loading.
• Implement daily rota plans and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain operating standards: security, paperwork accuracy, housekeeping, and health & safety.
• Ensure GDP and SOP compliance; deliver training as directed by management.
• Promote IIP culture through team briefings, training, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Lead weekly team briefings and maintain effective communication.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive team environment; promote diversity and empowerment.
• Support Driver Team Manager in achieving departmental objectives.
• Ensure all customer deliveries are completed per standards; investigate issues and remediate.
• Maintain a customer‑focused approach and productive relationships.

Skills

Team motivation

Communication

Time management

Transport & distribution

Security & compliance

Initiative

Microsoft 365

GDP compliance

Health & safety

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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

Location: Birmingham, B24 8TG

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Shift: Day shift: 6:00am - 3:00pm Monday to Friday Hours: 40 hours per week.

Job Purpose

To drive, motivate and be the first point of contact for Team Members in the achievement of daily operational targets, set by the management team, with a focus on guiding and developing team members in your team. To plan and expedite the effective and efficient control of the Central Logistics Centre Transport Fleet function with budgeted targets and operational objectives

Principal Accountabilities

Leading the Health and Safety agenda for the site Ensure transport operational costs remain within budget by implementing and monitoring robust control mechanisms. Drive daily performance of operatives to meet productivity and quality targets. Report transport failures and monitor corrective actions. Manage loading of LCVs and HGVs to ensure on‑time departures, including lean loading of drivers and porters. Implement daily rota plans and escalating concerns promptly. Maintain operating standards: vehicle security, paperwork accuracy, housekeeping, and health & safety. Ensure compliance with GDP and SOPs, delivering training as directed by management. Promote IIP culture through team briefings, training, and return‑to‑work processes. Lead weekly team briefings and maintain effective communication. Effectively influence and communicate within the organisation. Foster an inclusive and supportive team environment by promoting diversity, respecting individual differences, and ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to the success of Cencora Alliance Healthcare. Support Driver Team Manager in achieving departmental objectives. Ensure all customer deliveries are completed in the prescribed manner, meeting agreed service standards. Investigate customer service issues promptly, provide feedback, and implement remedial actions to prevent recurrence. Maintain a customer‑focused approach, ensuring customer needs are prioritised and productive relationships are built and sustained. Drive the Health and Safety agenda for transport, ensuring the department meets all Health and Safety (H&S) requirements. Conduct regular reviews, training, and risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• · Ability to engage and motivate team members.
• · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• · Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks
• · Knowledge of warehouse, transport and distribution processes.
• · Familiarity with security, audit, and compliance processes.
• · Ability to use initiative within set boundaries.
• · Proficient in Microsoft tools including 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams
• · Understanding and compliance with GDP principles.
• · An awareness of health and safety regulations and best practices within the transport and logistics sector.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Perks at Work (Discounts on top brands)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service length
• Outdoor Multi‑Use Games Area onsite

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

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.

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Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose‑driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.