Director - Warehouse Automation

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• 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.

• 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 Profi Bus, Profi Net, 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…