Project Director, Distribution & Automation Engineer

About the Opportunity

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

We're hiring the Project Director, Distribution & Automation Engineer to join our Global Supply Chain team at Cencora.

The Role

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction of a senior-level Project Director or Operations Director, responsible for the overall management of the analytical design, detailed design and execution according to an established project charter of one to two projects at one time which can range in size, complexity and cross functional involvement. The projects will be for ABC subsidiaries or its trading partners, and examples of the type of projects includes new facility design and construction, rework of existing facilities, new system and/or process implementations across multiple sites.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Works closely with local and regional distribution management teams
• Manages overall project budgets and time lines
• Manages internal ABC resources, consultants and other outsourced resources
• Coordinates with other internal project teams
• Prepares progress reports
• Responsible for project completion
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time

Experience And Educational Requirements

Requires training and experience in fields such as business administration, engineering, accountancy, sales, marketing, logistics, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires a minimum of six (6) years directly related and progressively responsible experience; Engineering or other Technical Degree required.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Thorough knowledge, understanding and experience in fundamental warehouse design
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCad

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. 25% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer. Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile). Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.

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.

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation

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 hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.