Associate Manager, Parcel & Final Mile Logistics

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL seeks an Associate Manager to shape transportation strategy across Small Parcel and Final Mile networks. You will use data to identify opportunities, improve performance, and support carrier strategies, delivering measurable cost and service improvements.

You will work cross-functionally to translate analysis into actionable recommendations, support technology and process improvements, and mentor team members while tracking KPIs to exceed targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years in supply chain/business role
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS)
• Experience analyzing data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Excel proficiency (advanced)
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Word (documentation and reporting)
• Experience with relational databases, such as MS Access
• Willing to travel up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Participates in cross-functional teams to meet objectives and maintains SOPs.
• Analyzes transportation data to identify opportunities and translate findings into recommendations.
• Develops business cases and financial analyses for transportation initiatives.
• Supports carrier strategy and network optimization, including service-level decisions.
• Leads cross-functional projects from analysis through implementation and tracks milestones.
• Partners with stakeholders to develop and execute transportation strategies that support objectives.
• Trains and mentors team members and troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Monitors Supply Chain KPIs to exceed service performance targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 4+ years in supply chain/business role

Tools

SQL

Power BI

MS Access

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL seeks an Associate Manager to shape transportation strategy across Small Parcel and Final Mile networks. You will use data to identify opportunities, improve performance, and support carrier strategies, delivering measurable cost and service improvements.

You will work cross-functionally to translate analysis into actionable recommendations, support technology and process improvements, and mentor team members while tracking KPIs to exceed targets.