Senior Inventory Operations Specialist

MWI Buying Group; Whitestown, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a warehouse support specialist in Indiana to maintain inventory accuracy and smooth order flow. You will resolve shipment issues, allocate resources, and ensure documentation aligns with warehouse processes. The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration and timely fulfillment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 3+ years in related warehousing roles; CSCP certification is preferred. Strong Office skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years in warehouse support, distribution ops, shipping, receiving, inventory control or related field.
• CSCP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, systems, adjudication, and benefits calculations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to communicate clearly and collaborate across units.

Responsibilities

• Supports resolution of moderately complex shipment, inventory, and reconciliation issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Allocates shipment materials, handling resources, and required documentation to sustain routine and specialized product movement.
• Controls inventory and order‑processing records to maintain transaction accuracy, stock visibility, and fulfillment readiness.
• Verifies that released orders progress through defined warehouse processes in line with routing and documentation requirements.
• Plans workflow priorities across receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities to meet throughput needs.
• Schedules shipment coordination activities based on release status, pickup timing, and operating dependencies.
• Summarizes operational status, traceability information, and exception updates to aid warehouse control and monitoring.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Pharmacy systems

Pharmacy adjudication

Benefits knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Collaboration

Relationship management

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, or related field

CSCP certification

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

Shift Details: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay Details: Pay starting at $24.00 with potential for up to $29.00 based on a variety of earning opportunities including shift differentials, performance incentives, and referral bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Supports resolution of moderately complex shipment, inventory, and reconciliation issues to maintain operational continuity.
• Allocates shipment materials, handling resources, and required documentation to sustain routine and specialized product movement.
• Controls inventory and order‑processing records to maintain transaction accuracy, stock visibility, and fulfillment readiness.
• Verifies that released orders progress through defined warehouse processes in line with routing and documentation requirements.
• Plans workflow priorities across receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch activities to meet throughput needs.
• Schedules shipment coordination activities based on release status, pickup timing, and operating dependencies.
• Summarizes operational status, traceability information, and exception updates to aid warehouse control and monitoring.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Associate's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience

3+ 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.

Important Skills

• Knowledge in pharmacy operations.
• Knowledge in pharmacy systems.
• Knowledge in pharmacy adjudication.
• Knowledge in benefit usage balances, co‑pays, days of supply, and health insurance calculations.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate across business units.
• Ability to manage relationships effectively.
• Ability to organize work, maintain accuracy, and attend to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze information and apply mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve operational issues efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Temps Plein 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-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation

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.