Warehouse Supervisor

About the role

The Warehouse Supervisor at Cencora is responsible for hiring, terminating, directing, and performing associates within the warehouse. They oversee various functions including receiving, shipping, returns, picking, packing, checking, stocking, order filling, returns, and managing the cage/vault area. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, workflow optimization, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, terminating, and directing warehouse associates
• Overseeing the receipt of merchandise and ensuring accurate documentation
• Filling orders, double-checking, and shipping controlled substances under supervision
• Maintaining records of the delivery process and order-filling process
• Ensuring the quality of packing and maintaining detailed records of incoming and outgoing controlled substances
• Tracking attendance, monitoring performance, and managing overtime for associates
• Overseeing the cage/vault area and verifying and recording outgoing shipments of controlled substances
• Interacting with customers to resolve delivery or order filling issues
• Supporting compliance with policies, procedures, safety rules, and DEA regulations
• Coaching employees to support their development in the role

Requirements

Requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience in warehousing operations. Broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or similar vocations is preferred. Must possess strong communication, decision-making, mathematical, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of warehouse operations and computers is necessary, including proficiency in using software like Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Must be willing to work extended hours, take part in weekend on-call rotations, and participate in physical inventory if scheduled.

Qualifications

Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences, or similar vocations. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communication as a leader, both orally and in writing
• Good decision-making skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of computers to operate effectively with software like Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with distribution center associates
• Proficiency to operate a reach truck (may be required)

Benefits

Cencora offers a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support the physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being of its team members. These benefits include:

• Traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care
• A range of additional benefits focusing on family support, mental health, and financial security
• Training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities for mentorship and volunteer activities

Pay

$3,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates

Schedule

Shift: Sunday 2pm- complete; Monday- Thursday 3pm-complete

Location

This position is located onsite at the Cencora facility in Kansas City, MO. There is no option for remote or hybrid work.