Packaging Distribution Manager at Cencora in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Job Description:

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Job Details



Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and drive excellence in packaging operations? Join us as the Packaging Hub Manager at Cencora, where you will spearhead the management of both local and regional packaging activities, optimizing the use of single and multi-use packaging materials. Dive into analyzing demand trends, fine-tuning stock levels, nurturing vendor partnerships, and upholding internal standards to ensure seamless operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and unlock significant cost-saving opportunities in a fast-paced environment. The Packaging Hub Manager is responsible for overseeing the local and regional packaging operations, ensuring efficient management of single and multi-use packaging materials. This role involves analyzing demand, optimizing stock levels, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines. The manager will collaborate with various teams to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.

• Oversee the World Courier US Packaging Hub Operation, including return asset management, proper restocking, and fulfilling daily orders to our agent network.


• Lead and mentor a team of Packaging Hub Operations Specialists, providing guidance and support to ensure effective organization and distribution of packaging orders to both agent locations and World Courier stations.


• Develop a comprehensive understanding of local office and agent network demand for single and multi-use packaging materials.


• Identify the current state of single and multi-use packaging materials:


• Key vendors


• Key materials


• Local spend


• Local ordering practices


• Work with Global Packaging Fleet Management to analyze and execute on local demand for single and multi-use materials.


• Oversee national stock control, including managing the inventory system (X-ACT).


• Drive local and regional stock optimization efforts in coordination with Global Packaging Fleet Management.


• Support the sourcing of materials in line with company regulations.


• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines; coordinate with manufacturers and the internal QA department.


• Reduce total purchase of single-use packaging material relative to demand.


• Establish KPI reporting for inventory, spending, and utilization rates.


• Support investment decisions regarding packaging material/vendor replacements.


• Develop and maintain professional relationships with external vendors/contractors; incorporate new technology to improve efficiency processes.


• Lead local and regional packaging asset forecasting and budgeting efforts. Perform related duties as assigned.


• Collaborate with Operational teams/offices, Global Packaging Management, Procurement, Finance, BI, Health & Safety, Quality departments, third-party packaging providers, and other stakeholders such as global carrier management.


• Maintain records of all physical transactions; prepare relevant documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.


• Proven experience in supply chain management roles within logistics or packaging management; experience in pharmaceutical/logistics industries is highly desirable.


• In-depth knowledge of airfreight processes, international transportation regulations, airport/airline operations; knowledge of cold chain logistics is an advantage.


• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of successfully managing vendor contracts and achieving cost savings while maintaining service quality.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external partners at various organizational levels; strong presentation skills are essential.


• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools/software (e.g., Excel); ability to translate data into actionable insights impacting business decisions regarding capacity planning, pricing strategies, performance monitoring, and reporting.


• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating strong leadership skills; strong problem-solving abilities; attention to detail; multitasking abilities are crucial.

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What Cencora offers



We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora





Salary Range*



$86,500 - 123,860


*This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.







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 returned


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Affiliated Companies:Affiliated Companies: World Courier of Canada Ltd


USA > IL > Mount Prospect > S Busse


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