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Manager, Warehouse Automation (Software)

United States, Remote 88700.00 - 126940.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Responsibility

  • Under the direction of a Sr. Manager or Director, the Manager implements, inspects, integrates, tests, and supports various Material Handling Software solutions and implementations that form Cencora’s key business operations
  • Leads or assists the Project Teams with implementation, functional specifications, interface specification, testing, issue tracking, and trend analysis
  • Leads or assists corporate and/or division MHE enhancement projects with evaluations, implementation plans, testing, documentation, delivery, deployment for project software/systems/hardware/equipment, and project closeout
  • Leads or assists with training and support of automated Material Handling solutions
  • Participates in the design, development, testing, and implementation of technologies to best meet the organization's cybersecurity needs
  • Leads or assists with preparation of preliminary user requirements as well as, WCS support/modifications and documentation materials for all division systems
  • Leads or assists in the development and rollout of training programs and materials that will assist the end-users and customers in better utilizing new or enhanced applications
  • Assists with business intelligence initiatives and projects

Requirements

  • Normally requires some training in fields such as business, project management, administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences generally obtained through completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Minimum of six (6) years directly related and progressively responsible experience
  • Programming skills in SQL Server/Oracle and/or Visual Studio/Java are required
  • Experience with Warehouse Material Handling and Automation Systems is a must
  • Experience with writing Test plans and testing is a must
  • 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
  • Ability to work on several initiatives, production issues, etc. while meeting committed development delivery dates and managing individuals/teams as required
  • Ability to prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills
  • attention to detail
  • Willing to travel up to 20% in a year
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support division processing

Nice to have

  • Experience with XML, JSON, SFTP, and Telnet is a plus
  • Experience with Python, Azure, PowerBI, Databricks, and VMWare is a plus
  • Familiarity with Functional and Interface Specification as well as Integration of various components into a larger system is a plus

What we offer

  • Medical
  • dental
  • vision care
  • comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness
  • support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave
  • variety of training programs
  • professional development resources
  • opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities

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