Domestic Logistics Leader: Strategy & Carrier Ops

McKesson’s Corporate; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson in Richmond seeks a Senior Manager, Domestic Logistics to lead inbound transportation operations, analytics, and supplier programs. You will guide a team to improve service, reduce costs, and optimize network performance across the supply chain.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and collaboration with cross-functional partners, with responsibilities spanning freight management, performance metrics, and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Analytics, Operations Management, or a related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or related operations.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop managers and analysts responsible for transportation operations, logistics programs, analytics, and supplier transportation initiatives.
• Develop and execute domestic transportation and inbound logistics strategies that improve service performance, cost efficiency, inventory flow, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage carrier, supplier, and logistics partner relationships while ensuring service, compliance, and performance expectations are met.
• Drive transportation optimization initiatives, including freight management, network improvements, supplier conversion programs, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee inbound scheduling, routing, receiving coordination, dock utilization, and transportation planning activities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to transportation costs, service levels, freight recovery, supplier participation, and operational performance.
• Lead freight audit, payment, recovery, and financial control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize transportation, operational, and financial data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and develop actionable business recommendations.
• Partner with technology teams to support transportation systems, automation initiatives, process improvements, and digital transformation efforts.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving logistics network optimization, transportation technology, process improvement, and operational change management.

Skills

Transportation operations

Carrier relationships

Logistics analytics

Process improvement

Leadership

Cross-functional influence

TMS / freight systems

Financial planning

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Advanced Excel

EDI platforms

Transportation analytics tools

Job description

McKesson in Richmond seeks a Senior Manager, Domestic Logistics to lead inbound transportation operations, analytics, and supplier programs. You will guide a team to improve service, reduce costs, and optimize network performance across the supply chain.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and collaboration with cross-functional partners, with responsibilities spanning freight management, performance metrics, and digital transformation initiatives.