Program Manager, Logistics Operations

Cardinal Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k

Early wage access

FSAs

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Program Optimization Lead to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program for health systems, focusing on supplier compliance, utilization, training, and savings realization.

The role requires on-site support, travel about 20% and collaboration with internal/external teams to drive program adoption and efficiency across multiple shipping scenarios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.
• 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.
• Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization.
• Data and analytics experience identifying 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). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to senior supply chain leadership on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings.
• Possess strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment.
• Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.
• Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on-going administration of efficiency and savings.
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency.
• Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain.
• Able to regularly be on-site if centrally located to customer or ability to travel to customers during project planning, implementation and on-going management.
• Possess strong emotional intelligence with a real sense of cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Credentialing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

This role, specifically referred to as a Program Optimization Lead, is responsible for managing the OptiFreight Logistics program for up to two health systems - focusing on supplier compliance, program utilization, training and educating shippers in an effort to maximize savings and efficiencies. This position will provide dedicated and onsite support to a large health system. Experience with inbound and outbound shipping, data analytics and project management are ideal qualifications for this role.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

• ### Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system
• ### Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to senior supply chain leadership on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings.
• ### Possess strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• ### Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment
• ### Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.
• ### Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on-going administration of efficiency and savings.
• ### Strong listening and problem-solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency.
• ### Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain
• ### Able to regularly be on-site if centrally located to customer or ability to travel to customers during project planning, implementation and on-going management.
• ### Possess strong emotional intelligence with a real sense of cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• 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
• Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization
• 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
• C ustomer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects to drive shipping program compliance and savings projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range

$85,600 - $134,310

Bonus eligible

No

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close

11 /18/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.