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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!\nJob Details\nWe're hiring the Project Director, Warehouse Automation & Engineering to join our Global Supply Chain team at Cencora.\nUnder general direction of a senior-level Management, responsible for the overall management of the warehouse automation design, detailed material flow design and project execution according to an established project charter and project requirements documents of one to multiple projects at one time which can range in size, complexity and cross functional involvement. The projects will be for Cencora subsidiaries or its trading partners, and examples of the type of projects includes new facility design and construction, rework of existing facilities, new warehouse automation system and/or process implementations across multiple sites.\nPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nWorks closely with local and regional distribution management teams, Human Resources, Information Technology, Division Operations, Finance, Real Estate, other Cencora corporate functions and external trading partner teams if applicable to lead in the development of a project charter and manages project design and implementation plans according to the guidelines established in the project charter.\nManages overall project budgets and timelines to include capital equipment and external contracting support requirements.\nManages the development of supplier specifications, supports the contractual negotiations and oversees the execution of the plans outlined in the contracts.\nManages internal Cencora resources, consultants and other outsourced resources that perform work associated with items such as material handling design, systems design, building design and construction.\nCoordinates with other internal project teams to ensure alignment.\nPrepares on-going progress reports regarding progress against project plans and budgets.\nAssists in the preparation of capital expenditure projects.\nResponsible for project completion including construction/installation, inspection, testing, training, and start up.\nMay directly manage Cencora associates that work on the projects which include expense report review, performance evaluations, goal setting and review, etc.\nWilling to travel up to 75% of the time.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\n.\nEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nBachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.\nMaster's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.\n10+ years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution, logistics, inventory control, supply chain leadership, and operational management, or a related field required.\n5+ years of experience in a management capacity required.\nMINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:\nThorough knowledge, understanding and experience in fundamental warehouse design, material handling equipment and systems; knowledge of warehouse operations management and systems functionality\nDemonstrated project management and leadership skills for multiple, large capital projects.\nAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to communicate (and work) effectively with people from different technical and business backgrounds, acting as a liaison, understanding and appreciating different perspectives and translating into terms necessary for any group or individual to understand.\nAbility to lead dynamically and energize multidiscipline work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs\nGood analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions\nStrong interpersonal skills\nStrong presentation skills; ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, persuades others, and establishes understanding for technical and non-technical audiences\nStrong organizational skills; attention to detail\nAbility to resolve issues effectively and efficiently\nProficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCad\nPrior experience in either consulting, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen is beneficial.\nWhat Cencora offers\nBenefit 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.\nFull timeAffiliated Companies\nAffiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services LimitedEqual Employment Opportunity\nCencora 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.\nThe 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.\nCencora 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 . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. 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