About this role
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
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs supply chain planning and operating activities across inventory strategy, capacity planning, network support, and distribution execution to improve service, cost, and continuity outcomes.
- Oversees the development and use of planning models, business cases, and operational analyses that inform network decisions, facility strategies, and resource priorities.
- Establishes standardized operating processes across warehousing, import and customs activities, and related supply chain workflows to strengthen compliance, control, and execution consistency.
- Drives cross-functional alignment with operations, manufacturing, quality, transportation, sales, and external partners to resolve complex issues and support effective product flow.
- Governs operational and financial performance by defining key measures, monitoring budgets, evaluating trade-offs, and prioritizing actions that improve productivity and customer service.
- Leads strategic projects and implementations by setting priorities, allocating resources, managing timelines, and confirming delivery against service, cost, and compliance objectives.
- Builds organizational capability by coaching leaders, reinforcing accountability, and promoting continuous improvement across planning and operational practices.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, operations management, business administration, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
- Master's degree in supply chain, operations, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain planning, supply chain operations, logistics, field operations, customer support operations, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in a management capacity required.
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), or equivalent certification preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Demonstrates deep knowledge of supply chain planning and operations, including demand planning, inventory planning and optimization, supply planning, forecasting, distribution network support, and continuity planning.
- Applies strong strategic and analytical capability to evaluate network options, interpret complex operational data, model trade-offs, and translate findings into executable business recommendations.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to align cross-functional teams, influence senior decision-makers, and manage external partners in complex operating environments.
- Applies strong knowledge of regulatory-adherent process design, operational controls, and compliance-focused execution across distribution, import/export, and service-critical supply chain activities.
- Uses sound judgment, financial acumen, and change leadership to balance service, quality, cost, risk, and scalability objectives across multiple initiatives and business needs.
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: World Courier Management Ltd.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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