Warehouse Operations Manager- Cell and Gene Therapy

Cencora; Brooks (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking an onsite Distribution Center leader in Brooks, KY to oversee highly specialized cell and gene therapy operations. You will plan, coordinate, and manage compliant handling, storage, and movement of high-value therapies in a regulated environment.

The role demands leadership, strong project management, and the ability to communicate with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure high service levels and adherence to quality standards. Relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Broad training in fields such as business administration, supply chain, logistics, life sciences, operations management, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four‑year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, temperature‑controlled, specialty pharmaceutical, biologics, healthcare logistics, or other specialized operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and leads with Cencora’s purpose and guiding principles and develop a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity in the Distribution Center.
• Directs activities associated with the successful execution of cell and gene therapy operational processes in the Distribution Center; ensures safe, compliant, accurate, and efficient handling of highly specialized and high-value therapies with a strong focus on quality, product integrity, and service excellence.
• Acts as a client-facing operational partner, communicating regularly with customers and clients to provide updates, resolve issues, manage expectations, and ensure a high level of service and responsiveness.
• Partners closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to support client needs, drive operational readiness, and ensure successful execution of cell and gene therapy program requirements.
• Manages the operational clock with efficient use of labor and hours worked; ensures adherence to policies, procedures, safety rules, PPE requirements, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / supply chain / logistics

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

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

This position is located onsite at our facility in Brooks, KY. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.

This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in the US operating through our IC S business.

This role manages specialized operational activities supporting Cell and Gene Therapy Solutions within an assigned Distribution Center. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing highly specialized operations associated with the handling, storage, preparation, and movement of cell and gene therapy products in a complex and highly controlled environment.

This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate, client, and regulatory requirements.

• Promotes and leads with Cencora’s purpose and guiding principles and develop a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity in the Distribution Center.
• Enables and focus on talent development and succession planning in the DC and network wide.
• Directs activities associated with the successful execution of cell and gene therapy operational processes in the Distribution Center; ensures safe, compliant, accurate, and efficient handling of highly specialized and high-value therapies with a strong focus on quality, product integrity, and service excellence. Leads and collaborates across teams to prioritize projects and initiatives, operate with a sense of urgency, proactively solve problems, and drive continuous improvement and standardization.
• Serves as a key operational subject matter expert for Cell and Gene Therapy Solutions and supports internal and external stakeholders on program requirements, operational workflows, and service expectations.
• Acts as a client-facing operational partner, communicating regularly with customers and clients to provide updates, resolve issues, manage expectations, and ensure a high level of service and responsiveness.
• Partners closely with Sales and cross-functional teams to support client needs, drive operational readiness, and ensure successful execution of cell and gene therapy program requirements.
• Responsible for managing specialized product handling and workflow processes while ensuring adherence to product‑specific requirements, chain of identity/chain of custody expectations, temperature‑controlled handling standards, and other critical quality and compliance measures necessary to maintain product integrity.
• Manages the operational clock with efficient use of labor and hours worked. Supports compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules, PPE requirements, security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements; maintains and coordinates all areas of security.
• Monitors performance and productivity measures in the facility and is a change agent for the purpose of maximizing service quality, reducing risk, improving efficiency, and supporting operational excellence.
• Acts as a backup for leadership team as necessary.
• Reviews and monitors standard operating procedures; makes observations and recommends improvements to promote customer experience, efficiency, accuracy, improved service, and lower costs.
• Monitors the performance of staff members to ensure compliance with policies, practices, client requirements, and approved standard operating procedures.
• Supervises associate relations functions including hiring, terminating, performance management, development, and training of warehouse associates. Ensures that Distribution Center equipment and specialized handling environments are maintained and in proper working order.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, split shifts, and some weekends as needed to meet productivity goals and support time‑sensitive client and patient‑related requirements.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with Distribution Center associates, clients, customers, and internal business partners.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Must be relocatable to meet needs of the business.
• Periodic travel may be required based on business need.

Full time

Education

• Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, supply chain, logistics, life sciences, operations management, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four‑year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Work Experience

• Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Experience supporting highly regulated, temperature‑controlled, specialty pharmaceutical, biologics, healthcare logistics, or other specialized operational environments preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must be relocatable to meet needs of the business.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, specialized handling procedures, and quality‑focused processes in a regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including frequent interaction with clients, customers, and cross‑functional internal partners.
• Strong client relationship and customer service skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize client expectations while balancing operational requirements, compliance obligations, and service commitments.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage time‑sensitive activities with urgency and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good decision‑making skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Comfort working in highly specialized operational environments that may require enhanced personal protective equipment, strict handling procedures, and work in smaller or controlled spaces.
• Strong understanding of the importance of product integrity, compliance accuracy, and discretion when handling specialized, high‑value therapies.

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

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 that 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

Affiliated Companies: Integrated Commercialization, LLC