Logistics Optimization Lead for Health Systems

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Program Optimization Lead to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program for a major health system. You will drive compliance, optimize shipping processes, and educate shippers to increase savings.

This role requires on-site availability and travel to client sites as needed. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in transportation and logistics, strong data analytics skills with Excel/Access, and experience in project management or Lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization.
• Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred.
• Data and analytics experience identifying and addressing cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals.
• Proficient working within large amounts of data with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, Identify Trends, Estimate Savings, Basic Report Creation, Drill Down to Location/Department).
• Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred.
• Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (vaccinations etc).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance and savings.
• Communicate with customers from warehouse to senior leadership and facilitate meetings.
• Lead implementation plans for projects and ongoing administration of efficiency and savings.
• Learn and understand hospital transportation and supply chain details as a subject matter expert.
• On-site presence or travel to customer sites during planning, implementation and management.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Education

Transportation/logistics experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Program Optimization Lead to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program for a major health system. You will drive compliance, optimize shipping processes, and educate shippers to increase savings.

This role requires on-site availability and travel to client sites as needed. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in transportation and logistics, strong data analytics skills with Excel/Access, and experience in project management or Lean Six Sigma.