Global Freight & Distribution Program Manager

Thornton Tomasetti; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Alameda, CA, seeks a Freight & Distribution Program Manager to lead end-to-end logistics initiatives within the Diabetes Care division. You’ll drive network performance, optimize costs, and deliver service excellence by coordinating transportation, warehousing, and distribution programs across internal teams and external partners.

You’ll partner with cross‑functional stakeholders, 3PLs, and carriers to implement continuous improvement, governance, and risk mitigation, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, or program management.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of regulations affecting medical devices and biologics is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex freight and distribution programs from concept through execution.
• Develop project charters, project plans, milestones, risk assessments, and updates.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver logistics initiatives on schedule and within budget.
• Establish governance processes and performance metrics for ongoing program success.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across transportation and distribution.

Skills

Project Management

Logistics

Supply Chain

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Abbott in Alameda, CA, seeks a Freight & Distribution Program Manager to lead end-to-end logistics initiatives within the Diabetes Care division. You’ll drive network performance, optimize costs, and deliver service excellence by coordinating transportation, warehousing, and distribution programs across internal teams and external partners.

You’ll partner with cross‑functional stakeholders, 3PLs, and carriers to implement continuous improvement, governance, and risk mitigation, ensuring