Director - Warehouse Automation

• Assists Cencora Corporate Operations and Divisions
• Leads corporate and/or division MHE enhancement projects with evaluations, cost saving initiatives, estimates, budget tracking, purchase order management, designs, implementations plans, coding, messaging, ABC MHE Vendor Support, testing, training, documentation, delivery / deployment for project software/systems/hardware/equipment and project close out
• Establishes, documents, communicates and deploys MHE Solution Providers Technical Configuration Standards for Project software, systems and hardware
• Has key system contact responsibilities with IT, Division personnel, project teams and vendor accounts
• Leads and promotes change management processes
• Assists in developing and/or managing vendor contracts and negotiations associated with software/system/hardware/equipment
• Assumes primary system project lead role for division enhancements, software/system/hardware/equipment implementations, upgrades, including developing cut-over plans, conversion utilities and test plans
• Assumes a lead role in maintenance and management of various vendor systems and training environments for the project software/systems/hardware
• Architects and leads other systems solutions as business needs arise
• Develops tools to improve the management of project software/systems/hardware production, test, trouble-shooting and training systems
• Assists the Project Teams and Managers with implementations, design, functional specifications, leading support teams, training, trouble-shooting production issues/questions
• Coordinates and lead efforts with corporate, IT, WSOs, division personnel and project teams when software/system/hardware/equipment projects require upgrades and/or replacement
• Interacts with all levels of personnel, from new associates to executive management and support personnel
• Manages vendor, division and customer questions, complaints, and expectations
• Keeps all project and management personnel updated in a timely manner with accurate project and task information

• Training in fields such as business, project management, administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program, technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Normally requires a minimum of ten (10) years 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 component functions, and networking required
• Strong knowledge in Controls 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 is required
• Previous experience with Warehouse Material Handling and Automation Systems
• Experience designing, developing, implementing, and supporting business systems preferred
• Demonstrated strong issue resolution, analytical and problem-solving skills, including debugging WMS, MHE, vendor code and messaging
• Demonstrated strong testing management and organization skills
• Previous design, analysis, coding, messaging and testing experience with large systems interfacing
• Ability to write and review functional and technical specifications
• Demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize and manage projects from beginning to end
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various levels within the organization (Technical and non-technical resources, external vendors, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts and associated tool usage
• Good interpersonal skills
• effective team player
• Ability to write functional and technical specifications
• Strong decision-making skills and customer service skills
• Strong familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
• Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines, working on several initiatives, production issues, etc. while meeting committed development delivery dates and managing individuals/teams as required
• Strong organizational skills
• attention to detail
• Willing to travel up to 75% for short periods

Lean Sigma skills preferred