Assistant, Warehouse Operations- SLOTTING

Cencora•Kansas City, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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! This job profile description is a standardized, non-contractual reference description and global reference tool provided for organizational consistency and talent architecture purposes across Cencora. It does not alter actual job duties, responsibilities, reporting lines, working conditions, grading, compensation, or other essential terms and conditions of employment. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary based on business needs, local requirements, and operational practices. Where a team member's role is governed by an employment agreement, local terms and conditions, prior job description or collective bargaining agreement, those documents shall prevail in case of any inconsistency. Mandatory local laws shall also prevail.

Requirements

High 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.
Knowledge in reading and interpreting product descriptions, names, and shelf labels.
Knowledge in basic mathematics.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to organize work with attention to detail.
Knowledge in distribution center workflow.
Ability to work with minimal guidance.
Ability to apply judgment when following detailed instructions.
Knowledge in basic computer operations.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to solve routine operational problems.
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including reach trucks, picker machines, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs inbound, storage, picking, packing, staging, and outbound activities in accordance with operating requirements.
Validates inventory transactions, stock counts, and material movements to sustain traceability and inventory accuracy.
Organizes storage locations, stock rotation, and replenishment activities to improve accessibility and flow efficiency.
Handles packaging preparation, conditioned materials, labeling, and shipment support tasks to meet transport requirements.
Resolves routine operational exceptions involving stock discrepancies, shortages, and order issues through timely follow-up.
Operates warehouse systems, scanning tools, and approved equipment to support safe and controlled execution.