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! Job Details About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Transport Manager to join our Preston Service Centre and become a key member of the site's senior management team. Reporting to the Regional General Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our transport function, leading a team of Driver Team Managers and more than 170 drivers, with additional agency support during peak periods. You will play a key role in ensuring we consistently deliver a high-quality service to our customers while maintaining excellent standards of safety, compliance and operational performance. This is an opportunity for an experienced transport leader to make a real impact, developing our people, improving the way we operate and helping us deliver positive and sustainable change across our transport operation. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring high standards of service, safety, compliance and productivity. Lead, support and develop Driver Team Managers, drivers and agency colleagues, creating an engaged and high-performing team. Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring company policies and relevant transport legislation are consistently followed. Oversee a temperature-controlled fleet of vans and LGVs and ensure the safe, secure and compliant movement of products throughout the delivery cycle. Manage transport budgets, labour costs, fleet utilisation and operational performance. Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency, productivity and service delivery. Develop the capability of the team through coaching, training, performance management and succession planning. Lead and support continuous improvement and operational change initiatives. Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders across the wider network. . Skills and Experience We are looking for someone with: Experience leading transport or fleet operations within a distribution, logistics, delivery or similarly fast-paced operational environment. Strong people leadership skills and experience managing and developing operational teams. Good knowledge of transport legislation, fleet compliance, operator licence requirements and health and safety. Experience managing operational performance, including budgets, labour costs, service levels and KPIs. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across different levels of an organisation. A practical approach to problem solving and the confidence to make decisions within a busy operational environment. CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) qualification. A full UK driving licence. Experience within temperature-controlled transport, healthcare, pharmaceuticals or another highly regulated environment would be beneficial, but isn't essential. Knowledge of route optimisation, sustainability initiatives, large-scale change programmes or multi-site transport operations would also be welcomed. Benefits include Discretionary Bonus Car Allowance Enhanced Pension Scheme Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Additional employee benefits Opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a critical service operation 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: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited 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 Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health. Recruitment scams are on the rise and the intent is to target individuals looking for employment opportunities. To protect yourself, we urge you to be vigilant and follow these guidelines. 1.) Research the Company: Thoroughly research any company before applying or sharing personal information, check their website, read reviews, and verify their legitimacy. 2.) Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises: Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on Cencora.com/careers 3.) Guard Your Personal Information: Only share sensitive information after vetting the employer’s credibility. Avoid sharing your Social Security number, bank account details, or identification documents during the application process. Cencora does not request this information as part of the employment application. 4.) Avoid Upfront Payments: Legitimate employers do not require payment during the hiring process. Be suspicious if you are asked to pay for training materials, processing fees, or background checks before securing a job offer. Cencora will never ask you for payment information during the hiring or onboarding process. 5.) Verify Communication Channels: Scammers often use free email services or chat platforms without providing an official company contact information. Cencora recruiters will have an email address ending in @cencora.com, @alliance-healthcare.net, @alliance-healthcare.co.uk, alliance-healthcare.fr or alliance-healthcare.ro Remember to stay vigilant and informed about common scam tactics to reduce the risk of falling victim to fraudulent employment schemes. If you believe you have encountered a job scam posing as a Cencora opportunity, please report it immediately to: [email protected]

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