Director - Warehouse Automation

Join Cencora, a global leader committed to creating healthier futures. As a Director of Warehouse Automation, you will drive material handling and automation initiatives across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Cencora Corporate Operations and divisions.
• Lead corporate and/or division MHE enhancement projects with evaluations, cost‑saving initiatives, estimates, budget tracking, purchase order management, designs, implementation plans, coding, messaging, vendor support, testing, training, documentation, delivery/deployment for project software, systems, hardware, equipment and project close‑out.
• Establish, document, communicate and deploy MHE solution provider technical configuration standards for project software, systems and hardware.
• Serve as the key system contact for IT, division personnel, project teams and vendor accounts.
• Lead and promote change management processes.
• Assist in developing and managing vendor contracts and negotiations associated with software, systems, hardware and equipment.
• Act as the primary system project lead for division enhancements, software, systems, hardware and equipment implementations, upgrades, including developing cut‑over plans, conversion utilities and test plans.
• Lead maintenance and management of various vendor systems and training environments for the project software, systems and hardware.
• Architect and lead other system solutions as business needs arise.
• Develop tools to improve the management of project software, systems and hardware production, testing, troubleshooting and training systems.
• Assist project teams and managers with implementations, design, functional specifications, leading support teams, training and troubleshooting production issues.
• Coordinate and lead efforts with corporate, IT, WSOs, division personnel and project teams on software, systems, hardware and equipment upgrades or replacements.
• Interact with all levels of personnel, from new associates to executive management and support staff.
• Manage vendor, division and customer questions, complaints and expectations.
• Keep all project and management personnel updated in a timely manner with accurate project and task information.

Requirements

• Training in business, project management, administration, accounting, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar fields through a four‑year bachelor’s degree, technical vocational training or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 10 years of directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Strong understanding of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) solutions.
• Knowledge of Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC software suites, logic, syntax, system interfaces, hardware components and networking.
• Strong knowledge of control network protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, Serial or Ethernet.
• Strong electrical background with 480 VAC, 120 VAC and 24 VDC experience, and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical installation drawings; prior experience with warehouse material handling and automation systems.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting business systems preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills, including debugging WMS, MHE, vendor code and messaging.
• Demonstrated testing management and organizational skills.
• Experience with large systems interfacing, design, analysis, coding, messaging and testing.
• Ability to write and review functional and technical specifications.
• Proven ability to successfully plan, organize and manage projects from start to finish.
• Lean/Six Sigma skills preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders and external vendors.
• Knowledge of project management concepts and associated tools.
• Good interpersonal skills; effective team player.
• Strong decision‑making and customer‑service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio and Project.
• Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel up to 75 % for short periods.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the U.S. may vary by country and will align with local market practice. Eligibility and effective dates 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. 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 provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process consistent with legal requirements.