Inventory Control Manager
AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution
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Job overview
AmerisourceBergen Pharmaceutical Distribution is hiring an Inventory Control Manager. The Inventory Control Manager at Cencora oversees all records related to the distribution center’s inventory, ensuring proper levels to meet customer needs while maintaining compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the role manages inventory clerks, conducts cycle counts, analyzes variances, and supports effective communication across multiple departments.
Key focus areas include Maintain integrity of physical inventory by location, Analyze financial and operational impact of inventory adjustments, and Establish and manage cycle count programs.
Important skills include PkMS, Advanced Warehouse Distribution Technology, Warehouse Practices And Procedures, Communication, Oral Communication, and Interpersonal Skills.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
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Experience Required
4 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
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
Shift Hours:
Monday-Friday 6AM-complete
Please note, flexibility in schedule will be required based on business needs, this can include working different hours or days.
Location:
This position is located onsite at our facility in Brooks, KY. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.
This role is supporting our AmerisourceBergen business, which offers supply chain services to healthcare providers and health systems in the United States.
Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, responsible formaintainingall recordsrelativeto the Distribution Center's inventory and ensuring proper inventory levels to meet customer needs. Oversees the control of inventory by providing communication on inventory issues between Customer Service, Inventory Control, Management, Receiving, Suppliers, other DistributionCentersand Procurement. Manages inventory in a facility exceeding$2 billionin annual revenue,PkMSor advanced warehouse distribution technology, more than 500 primarycustomersand exceeding 50,000 lines per day. 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 and regulatory requirements.
Maintains integrity ofthe physicalinventory by location.
Analyzes andmonitorsthe financial and operational impact of inventory adjustments.
Establishes and manages cycle count programs tomaintaininventory balance.
Researchestransaction history todeterminethe source of inventory variances and order filling errors.
Researchespotential quantity variances asidentifiedby accounts payable.
Generatesactive locations fornew items.
Recommends merchandise movement based on velocity report.
Executes inventory transfers and reassigns active locations resulting fromSlotInfoanalysis.
Ensurescompliance with corporate shelf-life policies.
Supports compliance with allappropriate policies, procedures, safetyrulesand DEA regulations.
Ensures proper classification and storage of inventory.
Effectively queries inventory and all order-related transaction history.
Establishes andmaintainspositive working relationships with Distribution Center associates.
Responsible for motivating and managing the activities of the Inventory Control Clerks.
Responsible for theselection,trainingand performance management of the Inventory Control Clerks.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education:
Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computersciencesor similar vocationsgenerally obtainedthrough completion of afour yearbachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Work Experience:
Normally requires a minimum of four (4) yearsdirectly relatedand progressively responsible experience, including two (2) years at a supervisory level.
Skills and Knowledge:
Detailed understanding of all warehouse practices and procedures
Comprehensive understanding ofPkMStransaction history and product flow
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strongdecision makingskills
Excellentproblem solvingskills; ability to resolve inventory issues effectively and efficiently
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual 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 [email protected]. 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 CompaniesAffiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R2612146
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