À propos de ce poste Operations Agent chez Cencora
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Job Details
Cencora World Courier is a global specialty logistics company trusted by partners across the healthcare industry to move products that matter. We provide time-critical and temperature-sensitive transportation and supply chain solutions, helping to support clinical trials, biopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapies, and other specialist healthcare shipments. Our work is focused on quality, compliance, and delivering with care in environments where precision and reliability are essential.
About the Role
We are looking for an Operations Agent to join our Cape Town team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced operational environment, supporting the day-to-day running of the branch across imports, exports, dispatch, customer communication, compliance, and general operational administration.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys variety in their day, can move confidently from one task to the next, and is keen to learn all aspects of the business. You do not need to come from the most senior background to be successful in this role, but you should bring a proactive mindset, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
You will work closely with internal teams, customers, drivers, airlines, and service providers to help ensure shipments are managed efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard.
Location
Montague Gardens, Cape Town (Fully on-site)
Working Pattern
40 hours per week + Weekend and Public Holiday working as required.
Key Responsibilities
Support daily branch operations across imports, exports, and dispatch
Coordinate with drivers, customers, airlines, vendors, and internal teams
Prepare and process shipping, import, and export documentation
Monitor shipment progress and assist in resolving operational delays or issues
Maintain accurate updates across operational systems and records
Assist with packaging preparation, temperature monitor handling, and replenishment activities
Support compliance with company procedures and operational standards
Help manage stock-related activities, including stock counts and stock level monitoring
Complete general operational administration, filing, and record keeping
Provide support to other functions, including customer service and wider branch operations, when required
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Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a courier, freight, logistics, shipping, airline, or similar operational environment would be advantageous
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly
A positive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
Confident communicator with the ability to work with different stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
Willingness to learn and take on different aspects of the operation
Basic administrative and system skills
Matric
Valid driver’s licence
Own reliable transport is preferred due to the operational nature of the role
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 timeAffiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: World Courier South Africa (Proprietary) Ltd.Equal Employment Opportunity
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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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