Director, Distribution Network Simulation

Cencora

. Develop a three- to five-year roadmap for building and scaling the Simulation capability within Cencora .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and scaling simulation capabilities within supply chain and operations, with a strong focus on strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in translating complex business challenges into actionable simulation use cases and operational improvements.

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Supply Chain PlanningSimulation Capability DevelopmentProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Leadership and Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Simulation ModelingOperational ImprovementCapacity PlanningData AnalysisDecision Support SystemsProcess DesignFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementScenario AnalysisModel Architecture

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical CapabilityChange LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Enabled PlatformsData PipelinesSimulation SoftwareOperational Data Access ToolsDecision Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain OperationsLogisticsField OperationsBusiness AdministrationRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a three- to five-year roadmap for building and scaling the Simulation capability within Cencora
Define where simulation should be embedded in capacity planning, facility design, automation evaluation, business cases, operational improvement, and the business planning cycle
Establish the global operating model, service offering, intake criteria, engagement model, and decision rights for simulation
Represent simulation as the capability subject matter expert in executive, portfolio, and investment discussions
Identify opportunities to convert one-time models into reusable decision-support capabilities
Develop simulation approaches ranging from rapid decision-support models to enterprise-scale digital representations
Own the simulation project portfolio across regions and business units
Translate business challenges into structured simulation use cases, objectives, decision questions, scenarios, success criteria, and implementation requirements
Prioritize initiatives based on business value, urgency, strategic alignment, feasibility, data readiness, decision timing, and available capacity
Manage demand, resources, external support, project sequencing, risks, and dependencies
Establish global standards for model architecture, development, verification, validation, documentation, review, reuse, and lifecycle management
Lead scenario analysis across throughput, capacity, labor, service, inventory flow, process design, layouts, automation, bottlenecks, resilience, and cost to serve
Lead simulation-based stress testing of facilities, networks, and operational processes
Quantify operational and financial trade-offs and develop business cases for operational and technology investments
Communicate recommendations, assumptions, risks, and sensitivities to executive and operational audiences
Define the target-state simulation platform and supporting technology architecture
Promote scalable, cloud-enabled, reusable model components, data pipelines, scenario libraries, and interactive decision applications
Partner with Data and IT teams to establish reliable access to operational data
Ensure recommendations are translated into executable requirements for Operations, Engineering, IT, Technology, and Continuous Improvement
Support operational pilots and technology evaluations where simulation can reduce investment risk
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop simulation managers, engineers, modelers, and analysts
Establish competency expectations, development plans, technical career pathways, and succession plans
Build simulation literacy across operational and cross-functional teams
Develop a community of practice and training curriculum
Manage strategic relationships with simulation vendors, consultants, universities, engineering partners, and technology providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Deep knowledge of supply chain planning and operations, including demand planning, inventory planning and optimization, supply planning, forecasting, distribution network support, and continuity planning
Strong strategic and analytical capability to evaluate network options, interpret complex operational data, model trade-offs, and translate findings into executable business recommendations
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to align cross-functional teams, influence senior decision-makers, and manage external partners in complex operating environments
Strong knowledge of regulatory-adherent process design, operational controls, and compliance-focused execution across distribution, import/export, and service-critical supply chain activities
Sound judgment, financial acumen, and change leadership to balance service, quality, cost, risk, and scalability objectives across multiple initiatives and business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision care
Backup dependent care
Adoption assistance
Infertility coverage
Family building support
Behavioral health solutions
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Training programs
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Employee resource groups
Volunteer activities