Distribution & Automation Engineering - Project Manager

Role Description

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

• 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 timelines 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.