Warehouse Control System Automation Manager ( Software)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 14, 2026. Cencora scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Details
Under the direction of a Sr. Manager or Director, the Manager implements, inspects, integrates, tests, and supports various Material Handling Software solutions and implementations that form Cencora’s key business operations.
Leads or assists the Project Teams with implementation, functional specifications, interface specification, testing, issue tracking, and trend analysis.
Leads or assists corporate and/or division MHE enhancement projects with evaluations, implementation plans, testing, documentation, delivery, deployment for project software/systems/hardware/equipment, and project closeout.
Leads or assists with training and support of automated Material Handling solutions.
Participates in the design, development, testing, and implementation of technologies to best meet the organization's cybersecurity needs.
General Responsibilities:
Leads or assists with preparation of preliminary user requirements as well as, WCS support/modifications and documentation materials for all division systems.
Leads or assists in the development and rollout of training programs and materials that will assist the end-users and customers in better utilizing new or enhanced applications.
Assists with business intelligence initiatives and projects.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support division processing.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education:
Normally requires some training in fields such as business, project management, administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Experience:
The candidate requires an understanding of Software solutions.
Normally requires a minimum of six (6) years directly related and progressively responsible experience working with a Warehouse Control System
Skills & Knowledge:
Programming skills in SQL Server/Oracle and/or Visual Studio/Java are required.
Experience with Warehouse Material Handling and Automation Systems is a must.
Experience with writing Test plans and testing is a must.
Experience with XML, JSON, SFTP, and Telnet is a plus.
Experience with Python, Azure, PowerBI, Databricks, and VMWare is a plus.
Familiarity with Functional and Interface Specification as well as Integration of various components into a larger system is a plus.
Demonstrated issue resolution, analytical and problem-solving skills, including debugging application code and interface messaging.
General Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various levels within the organization (Technical and non-technical resources, external vendors, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts and associated tool usage.
Good interpersonal skills; effective team player.
Ability to write functional and technical specifications.
Strong decision-making skills and customer service skills.
Ability to work on several initiatives, production issues, etc. while meeting committed development delivery dates and managing individuals/teams as required.
Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
Willing to travel up to 20% in a year
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora
Full timeSalary Range*
$73,600 - 147,290*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/NewYork/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/IllinoisState-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.
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
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