Manager, Warehouse Engineering & Automation

Alliance Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is hiring a Project Manager for Warehouse Automation & Engineering to drive end-to-end design and implementation of automated warehousing solutions across sites. You will work under senior management to develop charters, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires strong project management, engineering and communication skills, plus willingness to travel up to 75% and lead multiple projects concurrently within a global supply chain team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems, warehouse or supply chain applications, automation, controls, SCADA, and technical leadership, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse automation and engineering projects from charter to execution across multiple sites and teams.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional coordination as directed by project leadership.
• Collaborate with external consultants, suppliers and vendors to implement processes and systems.

Skills

Project management

Warehouse automation

Leadership

Communication

Analysis

MS Project

Excel

AutoCAD

Six-Sigma/Lean

Kaizen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Access

Word

AutoCAD

Job description

## Manager, Warehouse Engineering & AutomationApply: Remote, United Kingdom: Remote, Lithuania: WEMEA > Netherlands > Remote: Full time: Posted Today: R2616379Our 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**We're hiring a Project Manager - Warehouse Automation & Engineering join our Global Supply Chain team at Cencora.Under general direction of a senior-level Management, responsible for the overall management of the warehouse automation design, detailed material flow design and project execution according to an established project charter and project requirements documents of one to multiple projects at one time which can range in size, complexity and cross functional involvement. The projects will be for Cencora subsidiaries or its trading partners, and examples of the type of project include new facility design and construction, rework of existing facilities, new warehouse automation system and/or process implementations across multiple sites. **Responsibilities:*** 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..**Experience and educational requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automation engineering, computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.* 5+ years of experience in enterprise systems, warehouse or supply chain applications, automation, controls, SCADA, and technical leadership, or a related field required.* 2+ years of experience in a management capacity required. **Skills and Knowledge 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.