Director - Warehouse Automation

AmerisourceBergen; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative health solutions company in Germany is seeking an experienced candidate to lead corporate operations and enhancements in automation systems. This role requires a strong background in PLC solutions, vendor negotiations, and substantial project management experience. You will coordinate with various teams, develop technical solutions, and ensure project success to improve organizational efficiency. The position demands strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of ten years related experience.
• Strong background in electrical systems.
• Ability to manage complex projects effectively.

Aufgaben

• Lead enhancement projects for corporate operations.
• Develop and manage vendor contracts.
• Coordinate with IT and project teams for upgrades.

Kenntnisse

PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) solutions

Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC software suites

Controls Network protocols like ProfiBus and Ethernet

Electrical schematics interpretation

Warehouse Material Handling and Automation Systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Project management concepts

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Jobbeschreibung

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. Apply today!

Job Details

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Lean Sigma skills preferred.
• 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.

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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.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation

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.

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