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Job Details
World Courier, a Cencora company, is a global leader in specialty logistics — trusted by the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to transport life-changing therapies around the world. From cell and gene therapies to direct-to-patient & clinical trial supplies, we move what matters most, with precision, care, and purpose.
Location & Working Pattern
Location: Edinburgh — fully office-based for the first 6 months, then transitioning to a flexible hybrid working pattern.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts on a rotational basis between 07:00 and 21:30. Most shifts fall between 08:00 and 18:00, though flexibility across the full window is required.
About the Role
As a Customer Service Consultant, you'll be the primary point of contact for our clients — guiding them through every stage of their shipment journey, from initial enquiry and quoting through to booking, real-time tracking, and delivery. You'll work with some of the most complex and time-sensitive logistics in the world, including temperature-controlled cold chain shipments and specialist services such as Direct to Patient and Cell & Gene Therapy.
This isn't a typical customer service role. You'll be making real operational decisions, determining routing, selecting transport modes, monitoring shipment conditions, and coordinating across a global network — all while keeping clients fully informed and confident. Within your first year, you'll complete a IATA Dangerous Goods by Air qualification.
No prior industry knowledge is required. We will provide full training and support your development from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary client contact for all shipment enquiries via phone, email, and customer portal
Receive, process, and update bookings across our Transport Management System and integrated platforms
Make routing and transport decisions to maintain temperature control, security, and regulatory compliance
Monitor and proactively communicate shipment status to clients, particularly regarding delays or temperature excursions
Coordinate with internal departments and global offices to ensure smooth end-to-end execution
Produce and issue quotations for individual and study-based shipments, in line with internal approval processes
Escalate outstanding activities appropriately and follow internal escalation pathways
Handle customer invoicing queries and coordinate with regional financial teams to resolution
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Skills & Experience
Essential:
Customer service or client-facing experience — any sector considered
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure
Comfortable managing a varied workload across multiple systems simultaneously
Proactive problem-solver who is reliable, dependable, and uses initiative
Flexible approach to rotational shift working
Beneficial:
Background in logistics, supply chain, biopharma, or client relationship management
Knowledge of cold chain or temperature-controlled logistics
Pre-Employment Checks
All successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and an Aviation Security Check prior to commencing employment. We will guide you through both as part of your onboarding.
Why World Courier?
Work with purpose — support the delivery of life-saving therapies to patients worldwide
Salary uplift following successful completion of probation
Multi-system exposure — build expertise across a range of industry-leading platforms
Healthcare cover and competitive pension scheme
Annual performance related bonus
Employee Assistance Programme
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 (UK) LtdEqual 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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