Warehouse General Manager (Alloga) in Alfreton

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This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in Europe operating through our Alloga business. We are seeking a people-focused Warehouse General Manager to lead a high-performing operation in Derby or South Normanton. This position is suited to an engaging and resilient leader with a genuine commitment to developing others, building trust, and fostering a positive, collaborative working culture across a diverse team. You will hold full accountability for warehouse performance, operating within a regulated environment and delivering results through a service-led, KPI-driven approach.

Location: Derby or South Normanton, Derbyshire
Working Pattern: Full Time, 40 hours per week

• Lead the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring safe, compliant, efficient delivery and great service.
• Motivate, develop and support a high-performing team.
• Drive performance through strong KPI management, identifying trends and leading improvement actions.
• Manage operational budgets and warehouse cost control, improving processes and performance.
• Build strong internal and external relationships, including with pharmaceutical manufacturers, supporting operational business review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including GDP and ISO standards.
• Embed a strong Health & Safety and security culture, ensuring standards and responsibilities are consistently followed.
• Ensure all colleagues are trained and compliant with role-specific training and SOP requirements.
• Support and lead operational change, including project work, WMS/process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate contractual concerns promptly and keep senior stakeholders informed of key operational and client activities.
• Act as part of the business continuity Incident Management Team, applying recovery plans as required.

• Passionate, visible leader who thrives in a team-based environment.
• Strong relationship-builder, confident working with different characters and leading through influence.
• Excellent communicator at all levels with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse activities/systems, including WMS.
• Service-led mindset, controlled through KPIs, with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Strong capability in cost management and operational efficiency.
• Strong commitment to H&S, security, and compliance; GDP knowledge essential.
• Exposure to FMCG and/or pharmaceutical warehousing is beneficial (not essential).
• Project management experience or involvement is beneficial.

• 5+ years’ warehouse leadership experience (essential).
• Client-facing experience, able to represent operations in structured client forums (e.g., operational business reviews).
• Experience in FMCG in a pharmaceutical environment (desirable).
• Educated to O/GCSE level (or above).
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent (preferred).
• Trained in all relevant SOPs within 3 months.

• Contributory Pension Scheme with the company doubling contributions (up to a maximum of 12%)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Annual Company Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

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.