Manager, Warehouse Engineering & Automation

Alliance Healthcare; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is hiring a Project Manager for Warehouse Automation & Engineering to join the Global Supply Chain team. You will oversee the design, material flow, and execution of multiple projects across facilities, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires a strong background in industrial/automation engineering, 5+ years in related fields, and the ability to travel up to 75% to drive project success. This is a full-time position based in Amsterdam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in enterprise systems, warehouse or supply chain applications, automation or related field.
• 2+ years in a management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project charters and implementation plans for warehouse automation projects.
• Manage budgets and timelines for assigned projects.
• Support supplier specifications, negotiations and contract execution.
• Coordinate external consultants and outsourced resources for equipment, systems and services.
• Align activities with project leadership and internal teams.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests for projects.
• Ensure project completion including installation, testing and startup.
• Willing to travel up to 75%.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Access databases

AutoCAD

Job description

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 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.

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

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

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. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.