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!

What you will be doing

Join our team at our client's new mail order pharmacy facility in Wyomissing, PA.

The pharmacy will specialize in prescription home delivery and central fill services utilizing advanced automation technology. It will be a pivotal hub driving the growth of our pharmacy operations regionally.

As a Pharmacy Buyer, you will play a crucial role in managing drug inventory for our dispensing robots, overseeing shipping and receiving, and ensuring efficient logistics.

Cencora has proudly managed and staffed the Reading Hospital ambulatory pharmacy program since 2017, expanding our support to multiple locations throughout West Reading, Wyomissing, and Philadelphia. Discover more about the sites we manage at Towerhealth.org/pharmacy and become a part of our team dedicated to improving patient care through innovative pharmacy solutions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute knowledge and be part of setup of the new mail order pharmacy inventory system.
• Supply and drug inventory management for all pharmacy operations including automated dispensing systems.
• Management of shipping and receiving processes, including cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive medications.
• Coordinate with internal and third-party logistics vendors for timely order pickup and delivery.
• Submit and receive daily inventory purchase orders via pharmacy management and automation software.
• Place stock in designated areas.
• Utilize industry best practices for stock rotation and reverse logistics.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze inventory trends, demand forecasting, and supply chain metrics to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste.

What your background should look like

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE ,AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of best practices in supply chain logistics, including inventory turnover, order fulfillment, and distribution.

• Ability to adapt to new technologies and processes, particularly in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical products, including generic and brand names, therapeutic classes, and federal and state regulations.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management and documentation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with vendors, pharmacists, and other team members.

• Ability to prepare and present reports to management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

• Ability to lift and carry packages weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods throughout the day.

• Performs other tasks as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires broad training in fields such as medical office administration, pharmacy purchasing, or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of associate’s degree program, pharmacy technician certification, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires one (1) to two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good negotiating skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Knowledge of purchasing and contracting policies, laws and regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Competent use of the pharmacy information system.

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.

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Schedule

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Services Corporation

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.

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

hrsc@cencora.com

. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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