Project Director, Distribution & Automation Engineer

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

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 include 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, Human Resources, Information Technology, Division Operations, Finance, Real Estate, other ABC corporate functions and external trading partner teams if applicable to assist in the development of a project charter and manages project design and implementation plans according to the guidelines established in the project charter.
• Manages overall project budgets and timelines to include capital equipment and external contracting support requirements.
• Manages the development of supplier specifications, supports the contractual negotiations and oversees the execution of the plans outlined in the contracts.
• Manages internal ABC resources, consultants and other outsourced resources that perform work associated with items such as material handling design, systems design, building design and construction.
• Coordinates with other internal project teams to ensure alignment.
• Prepares ongoing progress reports regarding progress against project plans and budgets.
• Assists in the preparation of capital expenditure projects.
• Responsible for project completion including construction/installation, inspection, testing, training, and start up.
• May directly manage ABC associates that work on the projects which include expense report review, performance evaluations, goal setting and review, etc.
• Willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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, material handling equipment and systems; knowledge of warehouse operations management and systems functionality.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills for multiple, large capital projects.
• 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 energise multidiscipline 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.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: 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.

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.