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****Overview**We are seeking an experienced Solutions Lead to join our IT team, with experience in developing end to end integrated supply chain solutions capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business processes across Supply Chain functionality and have Pharmaceutical / Healthcare sector experience. This is a high profile role, central to driving forward critical programmes of work.**Principal Accountabilities*** Lead integrated solutions design, in conjunction with Business Process leads, IT Business analysts and Solutions Director to define a full technology stack to support 3PL strategy* Define a comprehensive set of application design patterns that support existing and future strategy commercial requirements, including integration approach, data flows, and non-functional requirements.* Ensure full corporate alignment and conformancy to technology standards and adoption of technology approval processes* Work with Cencora ISO teams to ensure alignment to defined corporate standards, and complete vulnerability mitigation strategy* Work with Cencora EIC teams to ensure alignment to defined corporate standards, driving to widespread Cloud / Saas adoption.* Lead execution delivery through appropriate use of governance structures, and agile working methodologies, and central use of ai technology to create efficiencies* Support vendor assessments and selection decisions in collaboration with VMO teams and ensure full TPRM assessments* Work with stakeholders to deliver high quality engineering quality practices including code reviews, testing strategy and environment management.* Drive a business focussed and aligned deployment release management and production readiness strategy* Support the monitoring and reporting on project progress in conjunction with the relevant project or portfolio manager. Ensure risks and issues are properly raised.* Bring industry trends, best practices and latest business strategy thinking related to ERP and WMS technologies to the projects..**Critical Skills Required*** *Analytical and Critical Thinking*, showing a clear ability to evaluate data, identify root causes of problems, and develop structured and integrated solutions that respond to commercial strategies.* *Communication & Interpersonal Skills,* highlighting effective communication strategies with different stakeholders to deliver strong working relationships and high-quality materials.* *Technical Knowledge,*through high proficiency in relevant business software (Microsoft Office Suite) and business intelligence tools / data analysis platforms such as JIRA, PowerBI.* *Problem-Solving*, showcasing capability to address complex business challenges, non-alignment across stakeholders and unclear requirements.* *Planning & Organization,* exemplified by excellent time management and organizational skills, deadline management and multiple tasks prioritisation.**Experience expected*** Minimum of 10yrs experience as a solutions lead, with a strong preference for experience gained within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.* Proven track record of operating in complex technical product portfolios, delivering integrated solutions with particular interest in ERP/WMS.* Specific experience with WMS: Manhattan and/or Blue Yonder and ERP: Dynamics 365 is preferred.* Experience of working across multiple geographies or diverse stakeholder bases.* Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.* Experience with project management methodologies.**Additional Information*** The role does not have to be located in the UK – European options considered.* Working location: hybrid - 50% in office and 50% remote. Successful candidate will need to have proximity to attend a Cencora office location.* Occasional travel within UK and EU will be required.# ******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 hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returnedCencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them.We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health.2.) **Be Wary of Unrealistic Promises:** Exercise caution If a job posting offers high salaries and minimal qualifications. Legitimate jobs will have realistic expectations and provide detailed job requirements. Jobs at Cencora can be found on Cencora.com/careers
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