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The Role
Lead and manage distribution and automation projects across warehouse operations: develop project charters, manage budgets/timelines, coordinate contractors and suppliers, oversee installation, testing, training and start-up, prepare capex requests, and ensure alignment with internal teams. Role requires frequent travel to project sites.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cencora, previously known as AmerisourceBergen, is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving lives. Ranked #21 on the Global Fortune 500, our team members are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures.
Our Shared Service Center in Lithuania is experiencing rapid growth and we have many diverse and exciting roles in Customer Service, Operations, IT, Finance and HR. Join us and make a positive impact on human and animal health.
Job Details
We're hiring a Project Manager - Distribution & Automation Engineering to join our Global Supply Chain team at Cencora.
Responsibilities:
Experience and educational requirements:
Skills and Knowledge requirements:
Experience and educational requirements:
Skills and Knowledge requirements:
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What Cencora offers
We offer a competitive annual bonus, life insurance from Day 1, a best-in-class health insurance package, and up to 6 fully paid benefit days a year. As a Cencora employee, you have the benefit of our referral bonus scheme, our boundless learning opportunities and our global Employee Assistance Program. We have a wonderful office location in Quadrum, equipped with everything you need for a small break at work and fresh snacks at all times. Become part of our purpose-driven, multicultural team now and help us create healthier futures
Full time
Affiliated Companies:
Affiliated Companies: World Courier (Lithuania) UAB
Our Shared Service Center in Lithuania is experiencing rapid growth and we have many diverse and exciting roles in Customer Service, Operations, IT, Finance and HR. Join us and make a positive impact on human and animal health.
Job Details
We're hiring a Project Manager - Distribution & Automation Engineering to join our Global Supply Chain team at Cencora.
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 time lines 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:
- Requires training and experience in fields such as business administration, engineering, accountancy, sales, marketing, logistics, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Normally requires a minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
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.
Experience and educational requirements:
- Requires training and experience in fields such as business administration, engineering, accountancy, sales, marketing, logistics, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Normally requires a minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
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.
#LI-RM1
What Cencora offers
We offer a competitive annual bonus, life insurance from Day 1, a best-in-class health insurance package, and up to 6 fully paid benefit days a year. As a Cencora employee, you have the benefit of our referral bonus scheme, our boundless learning opportunities and our global Employee Assistance Program. We have a wonderful office location in Quadrum, equipped with everything you need for a small break at work and fresh snacks at all times. Become part of our purpose-driven, multicultural team now and help us create healthier futures
Full time
Affiliated Companies:
Affiliated Companies: World Courier (Lithuania) UAB
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education in business administration, engineering, accountancy, sales, marketing, logistics, computer sciences or similar
- Minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience
- 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 orally and in writing and act as liaison across technical and business stakeholders
- Ability to lead teams, present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences, and resolve issues efficiently
- Strong analytical, conceptual, problem solving, interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Access databases, Word and AutoCAD
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
- Prior experience in consulting, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen
What the Team is Saying
Jason
SVP, Global Products and Solutions
Silvana
CHRO
Paul Fritzsch
Warehouse Supervisor
Denesha Thompson
Quality and Regulatory Manager
Cindy Aviles
Inventory Manager
Denesha Thompson
Quality and Regulatory Manager
Tina Martinez
Vice President, Head of Global Products and Solutions
Cencora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is often described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health resources, and day‑one eligibility emphasized. Wellbeing initiatives and EAP resources further reinforce the strength of the core package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are seen as solid, featuring a 401(k) plan with company matching alongside HSAs/FSAs and an employee stock purchase program. The 401(k) match and tuition support are frequently cited as meaningful parts of total compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building and leave supports are highlighted, including paid parental and caregiver leave plus fertility, adoption, and surrogacy assistance. Backup child care and related resources add depth to the family support experience.
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What We Do
Cencora is a leading pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. With 46,000+ global team members, we have the opportunity to make a positive impact on healthcare in communities everywhere. Our team members are empowered to activate their careers through a collective of tools and resources designed to support individual career interests and aspirations. We value our listening culture that actions real outcomes and our team members appreciate and recognize one another for contributions that are making a meaningful global impact. No matter what your role is here, the work we do together has meaning. When you join our team, you become a crucial part of a greater purpose. We’re committed to supporting you personally and professionally, so we can achieve more together at the center of health. Protect yourself from job scams: Recruitment scams are on the rise. To protect yourself, we urge you to be vigilant and follow these guidelines > https://careers.cencora.com/us/en/job-scams
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