We're hiring a Project Manager - Distribution & Automation Engineering to join our Global Supply Chain team at Cencora.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with project director or operations director to assist in the development of a project charter and manages components of the project design and implementation plans according to the guidelines established in the project charter.

• Manages and reports on project budgets and time lines according to project assignments made by either the project director or the operations director.

• Supports in the development of supplier specifications, supports the contractual negotiations and manages the execution of the plans outlined in the contracts.

• Manages engagement with external consultants and other outsourced resources that perform work associated with items such as material handling equipment, warehouse and business systems, building modifications and other various services.

• Coordinates activities with project director or operations director and other internal project teams to ensure alignment.

• Assists in the preparation of capital expenditure requests for projects.

• Responsible for project completion according to assignments including but not limited to construction/installation, inspection, testing, training, and start up.

• 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 five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Skills and Knowledge requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience leading projects related to warehouse operations, warehouse design, warehouse and business systems, process improvement and standardization, engineered labor standards, and transportation.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to lead dynamically and energize work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Strong 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
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCad
• Prior experience in either consulting, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen is beneficial.

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 five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.

Skills and Knowledge requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience leading projects related to warehouse operations, warehouse design, warehouse and business systems, process improvement and standardization, engineered labor standards, and transportation.

• Ability 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.

• Ability to lead dynamically and energize work teams to learn and apply new skills and techniques to respond to business needs

• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

• Strong 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

• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

• Ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCad

• Prior experience in either consulting, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen is beneficial.

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What Cencora offers

We offer a competitive annual bonus, life insurance from Day 1, a best-in-class health insurance package, and up to 6 fully paid benefit days a year. As a Cencora employee, you have the benefit of our referral bonus scheme, our boundless learning opportunities and our global Employee Assistance Program. We have a wonderful office location in Quadrum, equipped with everything you need for a small break at work and fresh snacks at all times. Become part of our purpose-driven, multicultural team now and help us create healthier futures

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