Maternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract

This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

Department: Transport  

Location: Birmingham

Hours: 40 hrs/week 10am - 6pm

Salary: £ 29,000 per annum

Job Purpose

To assist in the effective management of Transport operations to ensure the Service Centre Transport Fleet function delivers agreed financial and customer service objectives. Acting as a vital link between drivers, warehouse and management by ensuring all transport operations are conducted legally, safely, and in full compliance with Health & Safety obligations to drivers and members of the public. The transport clerk must ensure timely and efficient vehicle, driver and route planning for both internal and external customers.

Key Accountabilities:

• Maintain full knowledge of all transport operational procedures.

• Prepare and plan delivery schedules, incorporating Service Centre and third‑party customer/supplier requirements and driver rota criteria.

• Liaise closely with the warehouse team to ensure seamless handover and operational flow.

• Monitor and record temperature data to ensure compliance with product handling standards.

• Investigate missing parcels and take appropriate follow‑up action.

• Attach all required documentation to driver timesheets (maps, uplift notes, trailer/unit check sheets).

• Check delivery paperwork for accuracy and completeness.

• Debrief drivers at the end of their shift, ensuring all paperwork, PODs and uplift notes are returned and accurate.

• Check driver timesheets before distribution, ensuring trailer numbers, vehicle registrations and shift start times are correct.

• Ensure driver hours feed correctly into the Working Time Directive Spreadsheet and report discrepancies promptly.

• Analyse digital tachograph charts and prepare/distribute infringement reports.

• Calculate weekly miles‑per‑gallon for hire vehicles and share results with relevant managers.

• Act as a proactive partner to customers, supporting problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in a transport, logistics or distribution environment (preferred but not essential).
• Previous experience within an administrative role.
• Experience working within a cross-dock operation.
• Drivers Wage Calculation
• Route Planning
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with transport management systems (TMS) or similar software is an advantage.

• Confident in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office including 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams

• Right to work in the UK.

What Cencora offers

​Benefit 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.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

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.

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