Operations Executive

This role is in support of Cencora's global logistics and storage services marketed through our World Courier business.

The Operations Executive at Cencora plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of designated business units or functions. This position contributes to the seamless execution of operational processes, supporting the company's commitment to delivering vital pharmaceutical products and services.

Important Notice: Please be advised that, effective November 16, 2026, the company will relocate to Kufstein.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates complex shipment scheduling, carrier bookings, and freight documentation across assigned transportation lanes, confirming accuracy and compliance with established operational procedures and service level standards
• The Operator must be specifically trained in order to perform activities related to shipments such as the packaging preparation, box closing and labeling
• The Operator must have the training and the capability required to control materials characteristics (described in their labels): ID number, expiration date, patient’s kit, and temperature and storage conditions as well as any additional information that could be useful
• Resolves moderately complex carrier service issues, delivery exceptions, and freight discrepancies, applying working knowledge of logistics procedures and escalating unresolved issues to senior team members
• Monitors open shipment status, transit performance, and delivery commitments across assigned lanes, surfacing delays, variances, and service risks to operations leadership for timely resolution
• Maintains accurate, audit-ready logistics records including bills of lading, proof of delivery, carrier correspondence, and freight cost documentation across assigned transportation workflows
• Compiles operational performance data, shipment activity summaries, and carrier scorecard inputs that support logistics reporting and continuous service improvement initiatives
• Guides junior operators through procedural coaching, documentation standards reinforcement, and knowledge sharing that build logistics execution capability across the team

.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
  Associate's degree in logistics, supply chain, transportation, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years of experience in logistics operations, transportation coordination, shipment tracking, customer service operations, or a related field required
• Advanced English language skills – must have, both written and spoken, as the role involves regular communication with customers, colleagues and partners
• Valid Category B driving licence – nice to have
• Willingness and ability to work from the office - Kufstein (100% on-site)
• Willingness to work Monday to Friday in rotating morning shifts, with start times at 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 9:00 AM.
• Certification in Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), or equivalent certification preferred.

Gross Yearly Pay range: 42.000 - 46.200

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: World Courier (Austria) GmbH

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