Program Manager, Logistics Operations, OptiFreight

Cardinal Health•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$76,700 - $120,340

About The Position

The Program Manager will manage Cardinal Health’s OptiFreight Logistics program for a large health system. The role works collaboratively with internal and external teams to drive program compliance, increase package volume, and generate savings. It includes engaging regularly with customer stakeholders at all organizational levels, managing performance data, leading project implementation plans, and administering ongoing efficiency and savings initiatives. The position is targeted to candidates in Philadelphia, PA, and requires onsite attendance up to three days per week for meetings, project support, and customer engagement, as well as 10% travel, including regional day trips and occasional overnight stays. The role calls for an independent, results-oriented professional who can adapt to change, work across multidisciplinary teams, communicate and present effectively, and continuously improve processes. The Program Manager should learn and explain technical details related to hospital transportation and supply chain and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase volume. Customer/vendor credentialing, which may include vaccinations, is required. Cardinal Health describes this level as applying comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to varied tasks and projects. The role works on complex projects of large scope, generally independently with guidance on new projects, may contribute to policy and procedure development, and may mentor less experienced colleagues. The anticipated salary range is $76,700–$120,340; the position is not bonus eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Ability to travel 10% of the time, including regular regional travel to remote sites and occasional overnight stays.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for audiences at all levels of an organization.
Strong project management, listening, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to adapt to change and perform effectively in an evolving environment.
Results-oriented approach, including delivering on commitments and continuously improving processes.
Ability to learn technical details and understand hospital transportation and supply chain.
Ability to manage and report performance data to all levels within a client organization.
Proficiency working with large amounts of data in Microsoft Excel and Access, including PivotTables, identifying trends, estimating savings, creating basic reports, and drilling down to location or department.
Customer/vendor credentialing is required and may include vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of transportation, shipping, or logistics experience.
Transportation experience and familiarity with small parcel, large freight, and carriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, courier/same-day, LTL, and TL.
Data and analytics experience identifying cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities, with a proven record of achieving goals.
Experience in change management, project management, or a Lean Six Sigma background.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program for a large health system.
Drive program compliance, increase package volume, and generate savings.
Communicate and interact regularly with customer stakeholders, from warehouse personnel to C-suite leaders, including facilitating meetings.
Create and lead implementation plans for projects and initiatives, and administer ongoing efficiency and savings efforts.
Manage and report performance data to all levels within the client organization.
Identify cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities using data and analytics, and work to achieve goals.
Develop plans to improve process efficiency and continuously improve processes.
Learn technical details and act as a subject matter expert in hospital transportation and supply chain.
Attend onsite meetings and provide project support and customer stakeholder engagement up to three days per week.
Travel regionally to remote sites, including day trips and occasional overnight stays.