{"id":1170210,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cencora-inventory-clerk-3","title":"Inventory Clerk","company":{"id":1040788,"name":"Cencora","domain":"cencora.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cencora","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Administrative","role_family":"Administrative","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Newcastle, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":31000,"max_usd":48000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":9},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-10","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T19:06:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":14,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":14},"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!\nJob Details\nJob Title: Inventory Clerk\nLocation: Newcastle\nWork Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working Pattern (including occasional evening and weekend working as required)\nSummary of Role\nWe are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Inventory Clerk to join our Newcastle team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting stock control activities, conducting investigations into stock discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards. You will play a key role in helping to maintain stock accuracy and supporting operational efficiency across the Service Centre.\nResponsibilities\nConduct daily perpetual inventory (PI) counts and maintain accurate stock records.\nInvestigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory anomalies in a timely manner.\nComplete daily inventory and quarantine stock reports in line with company procedures.\nCarry out date checks and monitor short-dated stock to support effective stock management.\nReview slot parameters and available storage locations to optimise inventory accuracy.\nPerform regular stock availability checks to support customer service levels.\nInvestigate customer missing claims and support resolution processes.\nMaintain accurate physical and electronic records while meeting reporting deadlines.\nSkills and Knowledge\nPrevious experience in inventory control, stock management, or warehouse operations.\nIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nStrong numerical and analytical skills.\nExcellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to organise workloads and manage priorities effectively.\nKnowledge of health and safety procedures within a warehouse environment.\nAbility to work independently and use initiative to resolve issues.\nDesirable\nUnderstanding of inventory management systems and stock control processes.\nKnowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements.\nExperience conducting stock investigations and root cause analysis.\nFamiliarity with audit trails and compliance procedures.\nExperience working within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution environment.\nUnderstanding of supplier and replenishment processes.\nExperience maintaining electronic filing and record management systems.\nKnowledge of warehouse security procedures.\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary.\nComprehensive training and development opportunities.\nCareer progression within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.\nSupportive and collaborative team environment.\nEmployee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.\nOpportunity to develop specialist inventory management skills.\nPension scheme.\nGenerous annual leave entitlement.\n.\nHigh School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.\nCertified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.\nWhat Cencora offers\nBenefit 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.\nFull timeAffiliated Companies\nAffiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity\nCencora 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.\nThe 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.\nCencora 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. 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